Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Eign Gate, Hereford.

The incident is reported to have happened between 5.30pm and 6pm on Sunday 20 September when a man was walking towards the subway passage and was approached by a man who spoke to him briefly and then punched him.

Police Constable Dan Barker said: “We are carrying out enquiries and are appealing for any witnesses to contact us.”

The suspect is described as around 6ft tall, slim, with long, dark hair and was wearing a grey jumper, blue jeans and black shoes.

Anyone who saw the incident or has any information is asked to report it online quoting incident  under the Tell us About section of the West Mercia Police website www.westmercia.police.uk using reference 00584i of 20 September 2020 or call 101. Alternatively information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.