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Bristol Post
Bristol Post
National
Jessica Mercer

Manhunt launched after shop worker attacked

An assault in a Bristol retail park has prompted a CCTV appeal.

A man entered a store in Imperial Retail park, on Hartcliff Way, and proceeded to verbally abuse staff and punched an employee.

The victim was a man in his 50s and did not require medical treatment.

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Police have now released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

A statement from Avon and Somerset Constabulary said: "We’re investigating an incident where a member of staff in a shop was punched in Bristol.

"At approximately 4.30pm on Sunday 11 July, an unknown male entered the retail store in Imperial Retail Park, Bristol, before verbally abusing employees and assaulting one of them.

"The victim – a man in his 50s – did not require medical treatment.

"We’re releasing a CCTV image of a male we wish to identify and talk to in connection with our enquiries.

"If you recognise the individual, or witnessed what happened and have not spoken with police, contact us online or on 101 giving reference number 5221156142."

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