POLICE have issued CCTV of a man they are hoping to speak to following an assault which saw a woman hit on the head with a plastic gun while sitting on a bench in a village.
The incident happened at around 11.30am on Saturday, March 19 in Stockton-on-the-Forest near York.
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A woman, who was sitting on a bench in the village, was hit on the head with a plastic gun.
Officers say they are asking members of the public to get in touch if they recognise the person in the image as they believe they will have information that will help the investigation.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Anyone with any information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Hallam or email phil.hallam@northyorkshire.police.uk
“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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“Please quote reference number 12220046709 when passing on information.”
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