A man in his 60s was randomly punched in the face at a bus stop, leaving him with facial injuries.

The man was near a bus stop on Westfield Way in Swindon at 1.45pm on October 7 when the “unprovoked attack” left him with a cut under his eye.

The victim did not require hospital treatment and police would now like to speak to the man pictured.

The force has asked that anyone who recognises him or can help with their enquiries to contact it.(Image: Wiltshire Police)

A spokesperson said: “We’re issuing this image of a man we want to speak to after another man suffered facial injuries in an unprovoked assault in Swindon.

“The incident happened near to a bus stop on Westfield Way at 1.45pm on October 7.

“The victim, a man in his sixties, was punched in the face leaving a cut under his eye. He did not require hospital treatment.

“If you recognise him, or can help us with this appeal, please contact us on 101 quoting reference number 54240118283.

“Alternatively you can provide information through our website."

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