21 April 2023 06:30 Appeal for information following incident of indecent exposure Police are appealing for help to identify a man after an incident on board a bus in Hackney

Police officers have released an image of a man they need to identify following an indecent exposure on board a bus in Hackney.

At about 15:50hrs on Thursday, 26 January, the 11-year-old victim was travelling on the upper deck of a Route 149 bus along Kingsland Road, E2 when she noticed a man sitting nearby.

The man changed seats a number of times, moving closer to her on each occasion. Once he was in the same row, he exposed himself to her before getting off the bus.

Officers from the Roads and Transport Policing Command are investigating and have carried out a number of enquiries. They have now issued a CCTV image of a man they need to identify and speak with.

He is described as Black and aged in his 30s or 40s. He was wearing a black beanie hat, black jacket and black trousers.

Anyone who recognises the man is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 278/27Jan. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.