Police want to trace this man over supermarket assault

POLICE want to trace this man after an assault in Downend’s Co-Op supermarket.

Officers say the man is white and about 5ft 8in tall, with light brown hair and a full beard.

At the time of the incident on July 29 he was wearing a dark navy blue jacket, light blue shirt, a white T-shirt, dark trousers and black and white shoes.

An Avon and Somerset police spokesperson said: “At around 5pm, an unknown man entered the Co-Op, in Downend Road, Downend.

“The man assaulted a member of the public before leaving the scene.

“Thankfully, the victim did not require hospital treatment but is shaken by what happened.”

Police believe the man can “aid them in their enquiries into the incident”.

Anyone who thinks they recognise the man or has other information about the incident should call 101 and quote the crime reference number 5223 182 310.