POLICE are appealing for information after a teenage girl was assaulted on a bus.

The incident happened close to Church Lane, Gorleston between 2.30 and 3.30pm on Friday.

The 14-year-old was travelling on a bus with her boyfriend when she became involved in a argument with a young male passenger.

She was then hit on the back of her hand by an elderly male passenger, described as slim with ginger/brown hair, who was sitting behind her. Anyone with information should contact PC Ricki Peake at Gorleston police station on 0845 456 4567.