A bus driver suffered head injuries after being assaulted with a bike lock in Barnet today.

The 41-year-old victim was walking through the Golders Green bus station concourse, in Golders Green Road, at around 10.30am when he was attacked by a man.

Police and paramedics were called and witnesses said they saw the suspect approach the bus driver and hit him on the head with a D-lock, before fleeing on a mountain bike.

The victim was taken to a north-west London hospital where his injuries were assessed.

The suspect is described as black, of small build and wearing dark clothing.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.