Dear Resident, 

We're appealing for witnesses following an assault in Benson. 

At approximately 4pm yesterday (26/12) on the footpath running parallel to Littleworth Road, the victim, a woman in her seventies, was barged into by a man. He has then sworn at the victim before throwing her out the way. 

The victim sustained bruising to the ankle, no hospital treatment was required. 

The offender is described as being white, of a slim build and around 5ft 10ins tall. He was seen to be wearing a black puffer jacket, balaclava and a black beanie hat. 

Anyone with information can make a report online or call 101 quoting reference 43240623645.

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