The incident unfolded near Sainsbury's, in Bath Street, Chard. Picture: Google

Man in his 60s injured after being pushed to the ground in Chard attack

Paul JonesDecember 4, 20250 Comment0

A MAN suffered cuts to his face and needed hospital treatment after being pushed over in Chard.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after an incident at around 8.15am on Friday, November 14, in Bath Street, near Sainsbury’s.

“The man, who is in his sixties, was approached and pushed in the back, falling to the ground and suffering cuts to his face which needed hospital treatment,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.

“Patrolling officers were in the area and attended immediately, but the offender had left the area in a silver car.

“The suspect has been described as a man in his fifties, about 5ft 10ins tall, slim and white, with short grey hair.

“We’ve been making enquiries including speaking with witnesses and reviewing CCTV, and are now keen to hear from anyone else who may have information or dashcam footage of the incident.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 and give the reference number 5225319271, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.