A BUS driver has been punched on the nose in a racist attack, police have said.
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to following the incident.
Officers said the bus driver was grabbed by a passenger who punched him on the nose and hurled racist abuse at him.
The incident happened on February 25 on a bus in Portchester.
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Police believe the man pictured may regularly use the buses between Fareham and Portchester.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Constabulary said: "Our investigation continues, and in the meantime we are keen to hear from anyone who has information about this person, or knows who he is.
" Please contact police on 101 quoting 44230078883. You can also submit information to us online here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org"
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