A woman was subjected to anti-semitic abuse on a bus in Hove, Sussex Police said.
The force said: “Police investigating a report of an anti-semitic hate crime in Hove have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak with.
“It follows an incident on board a bus in Hove where a woman reported being abused by a fellow passenger.
“The number 46 bus was travelling towards Portland Road, in Hove, at about 2.30pm on Saturday 25 April when the incident happened.
“The incident is being treated as a racially aggravated offence under the Public Order Act and a hate crime.
“Officers investigating have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak with in connection with the investigation.
“He is described as being a bald, stocky white man with a grey beard, 5ft 8in, wearing a black jacket, trousers and trainers and a dark coloured shirt and wearing dark glasses.”
Chief Inspector Dan Eagle said: “This was a distressing incident for the victim and we have been working alongside Brighton and Hove Buses to secure CCTV footage and evidence.
“We are aware of the significant impact of anti-semitic incidents on our Jewish communities here in Sussex.
“We are proactively engaging with community leaders to offer support and reassurance.
“We can give the assurance to our Jewish communities that there will be focused patrols in communities, at synagogues, schools and events.
“We will continue to work with our communities and partners to identify any emerging issues and respond to them swiftly to make sure people feel safe and are protected.
“Sussex Police is committed to being an anti-racist police service and will not tolerate hate crime against any community.
“If you feel unsafe or experience hate or criminal behaviour, please speak to an officer, report it online or call 101. In an emergency, always dial 999.”
Sussex Police added: “Anyone who recognises the man shown in the CCTV or anyone with further information about the incident is asked to report it to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 773 of 25/04.”
