POLICE are appealing to the public to help identify the man in this CCTV image in connection with an alleged assault in Bath.

A police spokesperson said the victim, a man in his early 70s, was walking along Argyle Street, in the direction of Pulteney Bridge, when he became involved in a verbal altercation with a man at around 11.40am on Tuesday, July 1.

The man was then reported to have run at the victim from behind, pushing him to the floor, causing him to break his femur which has been operated on. He has since been discharged to continue his recovery at home.

The man officers would like to speak to is described as white, between 40 and 50 years old, with short hair and stubble, who was wearing a grey T-shirt, dark shorts, black shoes, and a dark coloured backpack. Police have spoken to witnesses and have conducted CCTV enquiries.

Police are now appealing for more potential witnesses to come forward, including anyone who may have mobile phone, dashcam, or CCTV footage of the incident or the moments leading up to it.

If anyone can help, call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5225183726, or complete the online appeals form.