A man attacked two people after trying to go through a road closure put in place for a Martin Freeman Netflix show.

Police are hunting the suspect after he turned violent when he was refused access to Henrietta Street in Bath.

Actor Martin Freeman, best known for his roles in The Office and Hobbit film trilogy, was reported to be in the same location filming a new adaption of the Agatha Christie novel The Seven Dials Mystery for Netflix.

Avon and Somerset Police said the attacker, believed to be a man in his 60s, approached the road closure between 11am and 3.30pm on August 2.

Officers say he was challenged for trying to pass through and went on to assault two people, leaving one with injuries.

Avon and Somerset Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Bath earlier this month. 

“A man approached a road closure on Henrietta Street, which was closed due to filming, on Friday, August 2.

“When he was challenged for trying to pass the closure, he assaulted two people, causing injury to one of them, before leaving the scene.

“The man is described as white, in his late 60s, approximately 5ft 10ins tall, of slim build, with fair/grey hair and glasses.

“He was seen wearing a faded neon yellow bucket hat, a white short-sleeved shirt and beige/light grey shorts.

“We believe there were several members of the public in the area, some who may have captured the incident on their mobile phone. 

“We’d like to hear from anyone with information.”