POLICE are appealing for help after a 14-year-old boy was assaulted on his bus journey home from school.

The suspects followed the teen off the number 9 bus when it stopped outside Vets 4 Pets on Stourbridge Road, Halesowen and punched him twice.

He fought back, and managed to escape to a nearby petrol station.

The incident happened on September 15, with police only releasing the images of those wanted in connection today.

Anyone with any information is being urged to contact PC Mark Jones at Smethwick police station on 101.

Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.