Police are appealing for witnesses following a hate related assault and public order offence in Totnes.

Officers were called to adjacent Waterside Bistro near Totnes Bridge, Fore Street, at around 11.50am on Tuesday, October 27, after a woman in her 30s reported a man had shouted transphobic abuse at her.

Following a verbal altercation, the victim said she was then chased and kicked by the man.

The suspect has been described as a white male, approximately 50 years of age and of medium build.

He was walking with two small black or brown dogs at the time and is believed to frequent Totnes.

If anyone witnessed the incident, or has information they believe may be relevant, please contact Devon & Cornwall Police on 101 or the website, quoting reference 50260294092.