Suspected Bus Pervert Snapped By 14 Year-Old Victim

A quick-witted 14 year-old girl, who was the victim of a sex pervert on the top-deck of a bus, took this mobile phone pic of the suspect.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police's Roads and Transport Policing Command have announced they wish to speak with him in relation to a complaint of sexual assault.

At approximately 4:10pm on Thursday, July 9, the schoolgirl was travelling on a Route 405 bus between Hooley and Coulsdon South, Croydon.

The victim managed to take this picture of the suspect, before she got off the bus and ran home.

The suspect is described as an Asian man, aged between 25 and 30 years-old, of slim to medium build, 5ft 7ins to 5ft 9ins tall, with short black hair and facial stubble.

At the time of the incident he was wearing a distinctive red Adidas top with blue jeans.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who can name the man pictured in the CCTV still.

Callers are asked to contact Detective Constable Goodman on 07770 315678 or by dialling 101.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 183831.