Wiltshire town park assault sparks search for man in cowboy hat

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An assault in a Wiltshire town park has sparked a search for a man in a cowboy hat.

The incident took place at around 6.20pm on August 18, when a man assaulted another man on The Green in Devizes.

Wiltshire Police have now released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection.

In the image, the man appears to be wearing a cowboy hat, a dark T-shirt, dark tracksuit bottoms, and dark trainers.

The force has urged anyone with information to get in touch via 101.

Police want to speak to this man in connection with the assault on August 18. (Image: Wiltshire Police)

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Sharing the update on the Devizes Police Facebook page, a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “Officers investigating an assault in Devizes are appealing for information.

“The incident happened at approximately 6.20pm on August 18 – a man assaulted another man on The Green.

“We’d like to speak to the man pictured in connection with the incident.

“If you can help please call 101 and quote 54260100515.”

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