A WOMAN in her 70s has suffered a broken leg and ribs after a sexual assault and robbery at a bus stop – as cops share CCTV of a man.
The elderly victim was getting off a bus in Finchley, north London when she was followed by an unknown man.
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He pushed the woman into a doorway and sexually assaulted her -leaving her with several broken ribs and a broken leg.
The man then ran off with the woman’s bank cards and around £20,000 of jewellery.
Cops were called at 4.35am on Friday, September 13 following the alleged sexual assault and robbery.
Scotland Yard has released three snaps of an Asian man wearing glasses who they are seeking in connection with the attack.
The man is seen wearing a distinctive jacket with a dark chest and light sleeves and waist in the pics.
PC Harry Morrice said: “This was an extremely distressing incident which has left an elderly woman in hospital, having suffered serious injuries.
“We are committed to finding the perpetrator and continue to carry out a number of enquiries in order to hold those responsible to account.
“We are now releasing an image of a man we would like to identify and are asking for assistance from the public.
“We are also keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen the robbery, or a man running off.
“Any information you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence.
“Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously.”
Anyone who knows this man or has information can call police on 101 quoting CAD 838/13Sep.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
