Police have released CCTV images of a person they want to find after a teenager was touched on the bottom as she was getting onto a bus in Watford.

Hertfordshire Constabulary is investigating an incident of sexual assault by touching which occurred in St Albans Road near the Esso petrol station.

A 16-year-old girl was waiting at the bus stop and as she began to board a bus, a man touched her bottom.

He then walked off in the direction of Leavesden Road.

Police have released CCTV images of a person who they think might be able to help with enquiries.

Detective Constable Marius Edghill, who is investigating, said: “We believe the person pictured was in the area at the time of the offence and he could have vital information about what happened.

“If you recognise him, or have other information that might help, please email me at Marius.Edghill@herts.police.uk.”

Information can also be reported online at herts.police.uk/report or by calling 101 quoting crime reference number 41/46559/21.

Hertfordshire Constabulary has been asked when the incident occurred and at what time.

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