A woman in her 70s was 'spat at' by a group of young men in Patchway, say police. The incident happened when the woman was driving along Amberley Road on Wednesday, February 1 at around 3.30pm.
Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement that when the victim's vehicle was stationary, one of the youths opened the door, was aggressive and spat at the woman.
Enquiries are ongoing, but officers would like to speak to any witnesses or anyone with information regarding this incident.
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The force's statement said: "A woman was spat at earlier this month in Patchway and we are keen to trace anyone who witnessed the incident. The assault happened at approximately 3.30pm on Wednesday 1 February.
"The victim, who is in her 70s, was driving along Amberley Road when she encountered a small group of male youths walking. When the vehicle was stationary, one of the youths is reported to have opened the door, been aggressive and spat at the woman."
Enquiries are ongoing but we’d like to hear from any witnesses or people with information about the incident. If you can help, please call 101 and give the call-handler reference number 5223026271 .
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