Police are appealing for witnesses after a suspect swore at a group of teenagers and "forcefully" pushed one of them.

The alleged assault against a young teenager took place on Morris Lane, joining onto Long Street in Devizes at around 1:30pm on Sunday, November 24.

Police believe the suspect was following a group of three teenagers while swearing at them.

Before reaching the end of where Morris Lane joins onto Long Street, the suspect shoved one of the teenagers backwards before walking away.

Officers investigating the incident are appealing for anyone who might have been in the area at the time or anyone who caught the incident on their home security camera to contact them.

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A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: "The suspect is said to have been following a group of three young teenagers whilst swearing at them. Before reaching the end of where Morris Lane joins onto Long street, the young teenage victim was forcefully shoved backwards before the suspect then walked away.

"We are asking local residents and people in this area at approximately 13:30PM on Sunday the 24th of November to check home security camera’s if installed for any footage which may assist with enquiries or capture the incident.

"If you can assist with enquiries, please make contact with us on 101, quoting the reference number 54240138836."