A WOMAN was punched in the face outside Tesco in Weston super Mare.

The incident happened at just after 6.30pm on Saturday, March 23, as the victim, aged in her late 30s or early 40s, was hit while sitting on the ground outside the Station Road store.

She suffered minor injuries which did not require hospital treatment, Avon & Somerset Police said.

The offender is described as white, aged in his 40s, of skinny build, approximately 6ft 1ins tall and with a grey beard. He was wearing black jeans, a grey hoodie, a black coat, grey shoes and a black baseball cap at the time.

“Two people intervened and we would urge them to come forward and speak to us,” a police spokesperson added.

“We would also like to speak to anyone else who witnessed the incident.

“If you did, or have any other information which could help our investigation, please contact us.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224075365.