POLICE are keen to trace this person after a woman in her 70s was pushed in the chest and verbally abused in Ringwood.

The incident occurred at around 3.20pm on Sunday, February 2, officers said.

Now, a CCTV image has been issued of a person they would like to trace in connection with the incident.

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The woman they like to speak to is described as white, around 55, around 5ft 8ins tall, of stocky build with medium-length hair which was fair or blonde in colour, wearing a pink coat and walking dogs.

“We believe the woman in this image can help us with our investigation and would urge her, or anyone who knows her identity, to get in touch with us,” as Hampshire Police spokesperson said.

“Also, if you witnessed the incident, saw anything suspicious in the area at the time, or have any CCTV, mobile phone, dash cam or doorbell camera footage which could aid our investigation, please contact us.”

Anyone who recognises the woman, or has information about the incident, should contact police on 101, quoting incident number 44250049765, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Officers are keen to trace this person after an incident in Ringwood. Picture: Hampshire Police