A child riding a bike was assaulted by an unknown man in Yate. The nine-year-old fell to the ground after the incident outside a convenience store in Abbotswood on Friday, November 4.
Fortunately, the boy did not suffer any physical injuries but was left "extremely upset" by the incident. A police officer visited his family to check on his welfare last week, and extra high-visibilty patrols are planned over the coming days.
The suspect is described as white, male, about 50-60 years old, of large build and with receding short grey hair. He was wearing glasses, a blue rain jacket and light blue jeans.
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PC James Dixon said: “Fortunately the victim in this case did not sustain any physical injuries in this assault, but understandably it has left him extremely upset.
“The local neighbourhood team has been made aware of the incident as we try to identify the man responsible.
“This assault occurred in the middle of the afternoon in a busy area and therefore we are hopeful that a member of the public will have seen what happened and can help our enquiries.”
Witnesses are asked to call 101 and give the call-handler reference number 5222266465.
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