A WOMAN is reported to have been struck over the head while walking through St Helens town centre.

At around 12.50pm on Thursday, December 14, a man is alleged to have run up behind a woman outside B&M on Church Street and "hit her over the head with an object".

The impact of the blow is reported to have knocked the victim, in her 40s, to the ground and left her "very shaken", while the offender is alleged to have walked away from the scene.

Police have now released a CCTV image of a man who they believe could have information about the alleged assault and could help with the investigation.

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St Helens Star: Police have released the image to help with their investigationPolice have released the image to help with their investigation (Image: Merseyside Police)
Detective Inspector Richie Shillito said: “This was an unprovoked and cowardly attack on a woman who was walking along the street, and she was left very shaken by the attack.

“I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has information which can help with our investigation to please contact us.

“I am also appealing to the man featured in the image, or anyone who recognises him to come forward. We believe they could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries.” 

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook with reference 23001271034.
 
You can also call 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.