Police in Newark are searching for man wanted for assaulting a woman and spitting in her face on a bus.

According to Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé, the incident took place on Aug. 27 at approximately 1 p.m. Police say the victim and suspect became involved in a verbal altercation while riding a New Jersey Transit bus in the area of Broad Street and Branford Place.

At some point during the verbal argument, police say the suspect spit in the woman's face at which point a physical fight began. The suspect then began punching the victim, Fragé said in a statement.

The victim was later transported to a local hospital where she was treated for the injuries she sustained during the incident, police say.

Authorities are now seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect. Ge is described as being approximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall and about 140 pounds with a medium brown complexion. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and blue sweatpants.

Police are urging anyone with information on the identity of the suspect to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).