An elderly woman was punched several times while waiting at a bus stop.
Officers have now released an image of a woman they would like to identify as part of their investigation into the assault in Kingswood last month. Avon and Somerset Police said the unprovoked assault happened at around 5pm on Wednesday, April 13, as the victim waited at a bus stop next to Boswells Café on Regent Street.
In a statement, the force said: "We’re issuing an image of a woman we’d like to identify as part of an ongoing investigation into an assault on another woman in Kingswood.
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"At around 5pm on Wednesday, April 13, the victim, who is in her seventies, was approached by an unknown woman while waiting at a bus stop next to Boswells Café on Regent Street. She was punched several times to her head and body in an unprovoked assault.
"The offender then made off towards Bar 501, accompanied by two other men. The victim attended hospital to be checked over but thankfully did not suffer any serious injuries.
"We believe there were several witnesses to this incident and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Did you see what happened, or do you recognise the woman pictured?
"If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222087796, or complete our online appeals form."
