Witness appeal following Bridgwater assault

Avon & Somerset Police are appealing to the public for witnesses to an assault to come forward.

On 13 January a man was walking along Bristol Road between 6-7pm close to the junction with the A39 Bath Road. When he reached the zebra crossing, he was assaulted by a second man who punched him in the face. The victim attended hospital after sustaining a number of minor physical injuries. These included a split lip and wound to his finger.

The suspect is described as 30-40 years old and was with a woman of a similar age at the time of the assault.

Police believe that there were a number of motorists in the area at the time of the assault. Did you witness the incident? If you saw anything that might be helpful, please contact the Police. Call 101 and quote reference numberĀ 5223010051.

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