The video sparked alarm and raised significant safety concerns, with Sussex Police now working with Brighton and Hove Buses to identify the individual involved.

Police have appealed for public assistance in gathering information or additional footage of the incident.

“We are emphatically anyone who witnessed this incident, has video evidence, or recognizes the person in question to come forward immediately,” a Sussex Police spokesperson said.

Anyone with information is encouraged to make a report online or contact the police directly by calling 101, referring serial 1093 of 29/07.