POLICE are searching for a man who reportedly assaulted a woman in Wellington High Street on Thursday afternoon (December 18).

The offender has been described as white, aged approximately in his 40s and wearing dark clothing.

Police are also searching for the victim, who is believed to be aged approximately in her 40s and who left the scene before an ambulance arrived.

The man also ran off before emergency services attended shortly before 2.30 pm.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police, said: “Officers are working to identify the offender and the victim.

“Both left the scene before emergency services arrived, but are not believed to have sustained serious injuries.

“Anybody who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to an officer should call 101 using reference number 5225355124.”