A MAN performed an indecent act while others sat near him on a bus, prompting a police investigation.

At approximately 3.30pm on Wednesday, July 13, a man boarded the 5A Yellow Bus in West Howe and sat on the top deck.

He then performed an indecent act while other passengers were sat near him.

The man got off the bus at Bournemouth train station.

Police Constable Helen Wallis, of Bournemouth police, said: “This was a distressing incident for the other passengers on the bus and we are carrying out enquiries to identify the man.

“As part of my enquiries, I have obtained a CCTV image of a man I would like to speak to and I would ask anyone who recognises him to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220112658.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.