POLICE are appealing for witnessess after a man and his three-year-old niece were hurt in an incident yesterday in Tidworth.

At approximately 5.30pm, a man in his 20s was assaulted by another man near to the Juniper Court flats, Forest Drive.

The victim sustained a minor injury to his neck as a result of the assault.

The victim was with his three-year-old niece at the time of the assault – the young girl was also pushed by the man during the incident but sustained no injury.

When the suspect walked away, he racially abused the victim.

The man is described as white, aged approximately 50, with short blonde hair. He was wearing a black suit.

A spokesman for the police said: "House to house enquiries have been conducted and we would urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident to call us on 101 and quote crime reference number 54190107464."

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.