POLICE have launched an investigation in Yate after an assault in the town shopping centre.

A 78-year-old woman sustained a fractured wrist in the incident, which happened in the car park of the temporary Tesco supermarket. Police are looking for a female offender who driving a large blue vehicle, possibly a 4 x 4. She is described as white, of slim build, with light coloured hair.

The alleged assault took place on Tuesday, May 31 at around 2.30pm.

Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to contact police on 0845 456 7000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.