POLICE are on the hunt for a man who is believed to have been involved in an assault on a bus in Stourbridge.

The alleged attack took place at 11pm on Monday, December 19, on the top deck of the number 9 bus in Birmingham Street.

Police say the man approached someone on the bus and began repeatedly punching them.

Officers have released a CCTV image of the man they wish to speak to and are appealing for the public's help in identifying him.

He was described as being of a mixed heritage with a light complexion. He is around 5ft 10ins tall and of a slim build.

Anyone who recognises the man, or has any information which could help the investigation, should call DC Laura Wagstaff on 101, ext 812 3033, and quote the crime reference 20DY/251166X/16.