POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an assault near the canal in Stourport.

The reported assault took place between 12pm and 1pm on Sunday, December 10, on the canal tow path, behind the Gilgal Garage, in Stourport.

A spokesman for Stourport Safer Neighbourhood Team tweeted: "We are looking for a white male, 50-60 years old, shoulder length grey hair.

"The male was stocky and was wearing a wool jumper and jeans."

Anyone with information is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101, quoting incident reference number 589S of December 10.