POLICE are keen to trace this person after a robbery in Weston-super-Mare.

The incident unfolded in Walliscote Road after a man in his 60s was assaulted at around 2.10am on Friday, September 19.

After the assault, a wallet containing several of the victim’s bank cards was stolen – with one card later used to make a £100 transaction.

“The victim was not seriously injured in the incident, and we remain in contact with him and his family,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.

“We are now appealing to anybody who recognises the man in the image, or anybody who may have information about the reported incident, to contact us.”

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Police are keen to trace this person after a robbery in Weston. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

The man pictured is described as white, wearing a two-toned coat, black trousers, who was carrying a rucksack.

PC Timothy Stride, officer in the case, added: “We are appealing to the public to help us identify the man in the image who we believe may hold information relevant to our investigation.

“Incidents like this are rare in this area of the town but we take reports such as this incredibly seriously as everyone should feel safe here, no matter what time of the day.

“We know there were a number of people in the area at the time of the incident and would appeal to any of those who may recognise the man pictured to contact us.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have CCTV which could assist the police probe, should call 101, quoting reference 5225263601.

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