Police search for suspect in Walsall bus attacks
New CCTV images of a man wanted in connection with two bus attacks in Walsall were today released by police as they said: "We need to get this man off the streets."
The latest pictures were taken from on-board cameras after a second woman came forward.
Two images had already been released following a previous assault on May 9 which police say is linked.
Patrols have been stepped up in the wake of the attacks and officers continue to speak to witnesses.
Det Insp Annie O'Grady, from the public protection unit at West Midlands Police, said today: "We need to get this man off the streets and I want to hear from anyone who recognises the person in the CCTV images.
"The two young women were understandably left extremely shaken.
"If you know who he is, or have seen him in the Walsall area, please call us and let us know as soon as possible.
"I'm also keen to hear from any witnesses on either of the two buses who have not yet spoken to us." She said the latest attack involved a 29-year-old woman who was approached by a man as she travelled on the number 529 towards Walsall, as the bus passed along Wolverhampton Road West in Bentley.
He sat down next to her at around 12.45pm on June 12 and touched her inappropriately. The victim then got off the bus and called police to report the attack.
The earlier assault happened to a 17-year-old girl as she travelled on the 997 bus along Lichfield Road on May 9. She was approached by a man who hugged her and kissed her. The man, who got on the bus in Walsall town centre, then left the bus as it stopped in Lichfield Road near Pelsall and ran off. It happened between 7.40pm and 8.50pm.
Both victims describe the offender as Asian, aged between 25 and 30 and around 5ft 4ins tall. He was of slim to medium build and had jet black hair. The man spoke in broken English.
Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 or 0800 555 111.
