Police are searching for a man they want to speak to after a string of women were sexually assaulted on buses in Brent .

The Metropolitan Police are keen to speak to him after victims were molested over a period stretching several months, with one incident occurring near Kings Cross and the others in Brent.

Officers from the Roads and Transport Policing Command (RTPC) suspect the same person is behind the offences.

They say the man pictured in the CCTV images was last seen in Park Royal and is now believed to be in Dublin, Ireland.

The first incident happened March 11 after a 34-year-old woman boarded a 341 bus at Kings Cross at 6pm.

A man sat next to her at the front of the bus and began touching her leg.

The victim got off and switched buses, boarding the 149 bus, but saw the man had followed her.

However, he left when he heard her call her boyfriend for help.

The next four incidents happened in Brent between July and September.

At around 2am on July 2 on a N18 bus near Wembley Central station, a victim who had fallen asleep awoke to find a man touching her.

She pushed him away before getting off the bus and calling police.

Then on July 17, a 21-year-old woman, boarded the 226 bus at around 9am.

The suspect came and sat next to her and began touching her leg.

The victim got off the bus in Acton Lane, NW10 and called police.

Next at 3.10pm on August 8, a man sat next a 27-year-old woman on the 226 and began touching himself.

The victim got up and left the bus in High Street, NW10.

The final known incident occurred on September 21 at around 5pm, and was also on the route 226 bus.

This time a 31-year-old woman was approached by the suspect. He sat next to her and touched her before he was challenged by the victim.

The suspect got up and left the bus at Park Royal station.

Following police investigation, officers believe all the offences were carried out by the same person.

The man is described as of Middle Eastern appearance, 30-35-years-old, 5ft 7ins and of slim build.

Anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV or who has information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Detective Constable Teresa Moore from the RTPC on 07920 590261.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, can be contacted for those who wish to remain anonymous.

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