A man grabbed a woman by her wrist and tried to make her come with him during a terrifying incident in Lawrence Weston.
Luckily another man intervened, and the thug left. The victim sustained bruising to her wrists.
Police are now appealing for this witness to come forward to help their investigations.
The incident happened on Monday, December 21, outside Costcutter in the Riding Leaze area at about 4.30pm.
An Avon and Somerset police spokesperson said: "We’re asking a potential witness who came to the aid of a woman after an incident in Lawrence Weston on Monday 21 December to contact police.
"A man was seen grabbing a woman by the wrist and asking her to come with him.
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"A second man passing by intervened and asked if she was OK, the first man let go of his grip soon after and left the area.
"The woman sustained some bruising to her wrist but otherwise suffered no physical injury.
"No other incidents of this nature have been reported.
"We want to speak to the man who intervened, as well as anyone else who witnessed what happened, and they can contact police on 101 and give the call-handler reference 5220285506."
Alternatively, can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their anonymous online form.
No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.
