A SKATER who slapped a woman's backside before indecently assaulting her is wanted by police.

The incident happened on July 29 at around 6.15pm when the 26-year-old victim was walking from Brockley station along Millmark Grove.

A young male approached, asked for a cigarette but was refused before skating off.

He then returned and, after being ignored, slapped the woman's bottom.

As she walked onto Vesta Road, the skater returned again, pushing her up against a gate and assaulting her. She escaped after hitting him with an umbrella.

The man, last seen heading towards Shardeloes Road, is described as black, 14 to 16 years old, with a shaved head and wearing a bright red t-shirt with baggy dark jeans.

If you can help, called Detective Constable Abraham Pino on 0208 284 8372 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.