Police are looking to identify a man after a suspect stole an elderly woman's phone and kicked her husband's walking stick on a bus in Bexley.

Officers have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident which happened on Wednesday, June 29.

At around 12:30pm, the 80-year-old victim was travelling with her husband on Route 233 on Marechal Niel Parade.

Police say the suspect got on the bus soon after and refused to pay. He then argued with the driver and threatened to spit at him.

Reports says when he saw the victim’s phone in her hand, he grabbed it and kicked her husband’s walking stick before leaving the bus.

Officers from the Roads and Transport Policing Command are investigating. They would like to speak with anyone who recognises the man in the images.

Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 or 0208 284 9115.

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