Police have launched a manhunt after a series of sexual assaults on London buses.
A CCTV image of a man officers want to speak to has been released after nine sexual assaults on women in east and north London between July 4 and September 25.
The assaults are said to have involved sexual touching and taken place between 7pm and 11pm on the 38, 48, 279, 149, and 253 bus routes.
The women are between 23 and 62 years old, with the majority of them in their 20s.
Detective Constable Teresa Moore, said: “We clearly need to find whoever is responsible for these assaults, and I would like to thank the women for coming forward to report them.
“Although our public transport system is generally safe, this does not diminish the fact that one such offence is one too many. Under no circumstances will this offending be tolerated and this linked series is being investigated using as many resources as possible.
“It is imperative women in London should be able to board public transport without fear of being targeted.
“Each incident has left the women targeted feeling very upset and shocked, and they are being supported by my team.
“We have carried out extensive enquiries to try and identify this man, and we are now asking the public to contact us if they recognise him.
“Please come forward if you know who he is, whether that means making a report to us directly, or via Crimestoppers anonymously.”
None of the victims were left with physical injuries following the incidents.
The Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command is leading the investigation.
Anyone who recognises the man in the image, or has related information to share, is asked to call detectives from the Roads and Transport Policing Command via 101 or tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
