A pensioner was pushed to the floor of a bus in Reading, causing a police search for the attacker.
The victim, aged 71, was on the 17 bus while it was on Oxford Road, Reading, when he was pushed to the floor, causing him to lose consciousness.
Police have released a CCTV photo of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the attack, urging the public to contact the police if they have any further information.
The assault took place on the 17 bus while it was on the Oxford Road at around 11:40pm on November 9. The victim has since made a full recovery.
Investigating officer, PC Abigail Carver said: “I am appealing to anyone who knows the man in this CCTV image to please contact police as soon as possible, because we believe he may have vital information about this assault.
“If you know the man or anything about the assault then contact the force via our website or by calling 101, quoting the investigation reference 43190350658.”
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