Man in his 70s punched in the face at Northampton petrol station

A man was punched in the face and pushed several times after asking another man not to drop litter. Police are now hunting for the culprit following the violent incident on the forecourt of a fuel station in Billing Brook Road, Northampton.

The incident occurred between 3.45pm and 4pm on Friday, August 25, when a man in his 70s asked a man not to litter. The other man took exception to this and punched him in the face before pushing him several times.

The offender was a black man, aged between 25 and 30, and was wearing all black clothing believed to be work attire. He was in a silver Ford transit van.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may recognise the description of the offender.

Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Please quote incident number 23000530684 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.