28/10/2015

Appeal Issued Following Assault On London Bus

Police have appealed for information following an assault on a Transport for London Revenue Protection Inspector in Southwark.

They are releasing an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

The incident occurred on Sunday, 31 May, at about 13:15hrs, on a route 36 bus on Camberwell Church Street when the victim, a 37-year-old man, was attacked by the suspect after being asked for his ticket.

The suspect then grabbed and verbally abused the Revenue Protection Inspector, before getting off at the next stop.

The suspect is described as a black man, aged about 30 years, wearing dirty combat trousers, a sleeveless high vis jacket, a white hard hat and was carrying a black gym bag.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Constable Tracy King, who is leading the investigation on 07775 010390 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(MH/CD)

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