Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to after a girl was inappropriately touched on a bus.

The victim, a 17-year-old girl, was travelling from Poole bus station on the M1 bus at around 8.05pm on Monday, October 10.

A man got on the bus a short time later, sat next to her and began inappropriately touching her leg.

The man then left the bus at the Co-op on Ashley Road.

Police Constable Chris Lee, of Poole police, said: "I am now able to release CCTV images of a man I would like to speak to in connection with the incident as I believe he may have important information that can help with my investigation.

"Anyone who is able to identify the man or witnessed the incident should contact Dorset Police or call Crimestoppers anonymously."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55160153589. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.