Sickening violence of smirking yob on bus

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The thug waited until his victim was alone on the top deck. He then leapt on to his seat and - swinging on a hand-rail for extra force - began his relentless barrage of blows.

A few minutes later he strolled off the bus grinning.

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Bus violence: Victim shields his face as the hoodlum lifts himself up on the hand-rails to give his kick more force

His victim, 25-year-old Mark Sharp, had been on his way home after visiting his girlfriend. He was kicked and stamped on for at least two minutes and collapsed a few hours later.

He was taken to hospital but fortunately his injuries were not life-threatening. He was left with cuts and bruises and was badly shaken.

The imprint of the thug's trainer remained on his face for days.

Police released the disturbing pictures of the incident in Brighton at 11.15pm on April 7 in an attempt to catch the assailant.

Mr Sharp had boarded the number 1a bus outside a bingo hall in Edward Street.

He thinks the attacker got on at Churchill Square in the centre of the town with a group of girls.

Grinning: The thug leaves the bus

Mr Sharp said: 'I was sitting on the top of the bus talking to a few people when they got on.

'The girls went downstairs as we got to Hove town hall and I think they were talking to the driver.

'This bloke just came flying in with his feet at my head. He kept kicking me for a couple of minutes. It left a mark on my face and left me feeling sick and dizzy.'

The thug was captured smiling to himself by on-board CCTV cameras as he left the bus.

PC Dave Muddle, of Brighton and Hove police, said: 'The attacker didn't know Mr Sharp or have any reason for the assault. He waited until they were alone and then lashed out with all his might.

'He repeatedly kicked and stamped Mr Sharp around the head for several minutes. It was horrific.'

Police believe the attacker, who was black, aged about 19, and wearing jeans, a grey hoodie and dark jacket, probably lives in the Brighton and Hove area.

Those with information about the incident should call Hove CID on 0845 6070 999.