Detectives hunting a man who sexually assaulted a woman on a bus on Sunday have appealed for witnesses.

The attacker, described as a 5ft 7in Asian man in his early 20s, carried out the assault on the 292 bus as it made its journey from Edgware to Manor Way, Borehamwood at approximately 10.10pm.

According to Hertfordshire Police, the man – who was carrying a cricket bat – touched both the woman and himself inappropriately and made lewd gestures at her before getting off the bus in Aycliffe Road.

He has short brown hair and was wearing blue, silky jogging bottoms, a dark blue jumper and a baseball cap.

Detective Sergeant Yvonne Carroll said: “There were a number of people on the bus during this journey and I am keen to speak to all of them as part of our investigations.

“If you were on the bus that evening or have any information which would assist us please contact police.”