POLICE have launched an investigation after reports a man in his 70s was assaulted in Glastonbury.

Officers have released CCTV of a man they would like to speak to and ask the public to come forward with any information.

The incident happened in Magdalene Street at around 2.45pm on Wednesday, June 26.

Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement: “The man is described as white, of slim build, approximately 6ft tall, in his 20s with short, fair hair. He is shown wearing beige shorts and is topless, he was earlier pictured wearing a grey T-shirt.

“The incident happened at around 2.45pm, when an unknown suspect pushed and then attempted to punch the victim, who is in his 70s.”

The victim did not sustain any physical injuries but was understandably shaken by the incident.

Anybody who was in the area and witness the incident, or may recognise the individual pictured, are urged to call 101 quoting 5224165780.