An “abusive” bus passenger allegedly hit a 12-year-old child around the head on a bus in the Oxford area.

The incident occurred at around 4pm on Friday, September 27 on Rampion Close in Blackbird Leys as the 12-year-old victim and their friends were on the bus.

After becoming abusive to the children, a passenger was asked to leave the vehicle but as they left, they hit the victim around the head.

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The person that police wish to speak to.The person that police wish to speak to. (Image: Thames Valley Police)

Investigating officer PC Lee Dix, who is based at Oxford's police station, said: “I am appealing to anyone who recognises the person in this image as we believe they may have vital information to assist us with our enquiries.

"Thames Valley Police has now released an image of an individual officers would like to speak to following the city assault.

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“If you have any information relating to this incident, please call 101 or report it online, quoting the reference 43240465507.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its website.”

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