officers want to trace this person after an assault outside a shop in Taunton. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Man punched in the face after defending woman at Taunton shop

Paul JonesJanuary 15, 20260 Comment0

POLICE want to trace this person after a man in his 30s was assaulted outside a shop in Taunton – after stepping in to defend a woman.

The incident unfolded at the entrance to a convenience store in East Reach at around 11am on Monday, December 22, with the victim punched in the face.

“The victim intervened when another male became aggressive towards a woman in the store and was subsequently assaulted,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.

“He suffered jaw pain, a headache and dizziness, but did not require hospital treatment.

“CCTV enquiries have been conducted, and witness statements have been taken, while investigations continue.

“We are now at the stage where we would like the public to help us identify the man, pictured, who we believe may hold information which could assist our enquiries.”

Anyone who recognises the person pictured, or has information about the incident, should contact police on 101, reference 5225358473, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.