CCTV shows man threaten and verbally abuse London bus driver

Police released the footage in the hope of identifying the man

Police have released CCTV footage of a man who forced his way onto a bus before hurling abuse at its driver.

The incident occurred in Bromley, London, during the early hours of Sunday 11 October.

The suspect can be seen forcing his way onto a Route 160 bus, which was stopped at traffic lights in Chislehurst.

Once aboard, he then verbally abused and threatened the 46-year-old male driver before attempting to open the cab door.

The suspect can finally be seen forcing his way out of the bus doors and running off.

The man police hope to identify is described as white, aged between 28 and 35 years old. He was wearing dark coloured jeans, a light jumper and a navy blue jacket.