POLICE want to trace this person in connection with an assault in Bath.

The victim, a man in his early 70s, was walking along Argyle Street, in the direction of Pulteney Bridge, when he became involved in a verbal altercation with a man at around 11.40am on Tuesday, July 1.

“The man was then reported to have run at the victim from behind, pushing him to the floor, causing him to break his femur which has been operated on,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.

“He has since been discharged to continue his recovery at home.

“The man officers would like to speak to is described as white, between 40 and 50 years old, with short hair and stubble, who was wearing a grey T-shirt, dark shorts, black shoes, and a dark coloured backpack.

“We have spoken to witnesses and have conducted CCTV enquiries.”

Anyone who recognises the person pictured, or has information about the incident in Bath, should contact police on 101, quoting reference 5225183726.

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Police are keen to trace this person in connection with an assault in Bath. Pictures: Google/Avon & Somerset Police