A person who was denied the purchase of vapes assaulted a shop worker by grabbing and throwing items at them.

The attack happened in The Shires Filling Station on Bythesea Road, in Trowbridge at around 7pm on October 24.(Image: Wiltshire Police) Wiltshire Police are now looking for the unidentified suspect after he grabbed the employee and threw items at them.

It believes that the man in the picture can help with its enquiries and has asked that anyone who recognises him to come forward.

A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: “We would like to identify this person in connection with an assault which took place at The Shires Filling Station, Bythesea Road.

“At around 7pm on October 24, an unknown suspect grabbed a shop worker and threw items at them after he was refused the sale of vapes.

“If you recognise the pictured individual, please call 101 quoting crime reference number 54240126444.”