Police are investigating after a woman was assaulted in the Southmead area of Bristol.
The 68-year-old was attacked while she was on her way to visit a patient at Southmead Hospital on Sunday, April 3. The woman was leaving the number 2 bus at around noon when she was attacked by another woman.
Avon and Somerset Police said the attacker was arguing with the bus driver when the victim, who made a comment to the driver, exited the bus on Southmead Road, opposite Westbury Dental Care and near the Bear and Rugged Staff Pub. The woman then followed the victim and assaulted her, which left her "upset and distressed," according to a police spokesperson.
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The spokesperson said: "The offender is described as being a white female in her 50s. She is described as around 5ft 7ins tall, of slim build with mousey blonde hair.
"She was wearing grey trousers, a dark grey jacket with the hood up and was carrying an orange carrier bag. If you witnessed the incident or the events leading up to or after, please contact us."
You can help police by calling 101 and giving the call handler the reference number 5222078642, or by completing the force's online appeals form.
