We are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Milton Keynes.

At around 6.30pm on Monday (11/3), the victim, a woman in her thirties, was in the area of Sheelin Grove, Bletchley with her children, when a man chased the victim on foot to the area behind Sheelin Grove towards Empingham Close. He then punched her repeatedly.

The victim received bruising to her face and head but did not require hospital treatment.

The offender is described as a white man, aged in his mid 30’s, with short dark hair and a short beard. He is of slim build and around 6ft 1inch tall. He was wearing a black NIKE tracksuit.

He got into a red Ford C-Max with a registration beginning with SK09.

Investigating officer PC Catherine Freed said: “I am appealing for witnesses to this distressing assault to please come forward.

“We are particularly interested in speaking with two women who spoke to one of the victims children.

“Also, if you were driving in the area around the time of the incident and have a dash-cam, or if you live nearby and have a CCTV camera or video doorbell footage, please check any recordings in case it has captured something that could assist us and get in touch if you have. You can submit footage to our dedicated online portal.

“You can also contact us either via our website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43240114426.

“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”