Police have released a CCTV image after two assaults on bus drivers in Bristol city centre.
One of the assaults saw a bus driver being spat at and punched in the face, before being kicked while on the ground.
The drivers – a man in his 60s and a woman in her 40s – were standing outside the bus in Bond Street smoking when they were approached by an unknown male who asked for a cigarette.
Avon and Somerset Police said they refused and the male bus driver was then assaulted by the male.
In a statement, the force said: "He was spat at and punched in the face, before being kicked while on the ground.
"His female colleague was struck in the face as she tried to intervene.
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"The incident happened on Friday, November 6 at approximately 5.50-6pm."
The force said officers have since obtained a CCTV image of a man they want to talk to in connection with their enquiries.
Anyone who recognises him, or witnessed what happened, is asked to call 101 and give reference number 5220251578.
