Torpoint engineer struck by stone while working up a pole

She was setting up her equipment for a job on a telegraph pole when a stranger came over and started talking. Not long after he walked away, a stone hit her on the side of the head.

Police are appealing for information after the assault in Torpoint, which left a telecommunications engineer with head injuries. They have released an image of a man they would like to identify.

What happened behind Clarence Road

At around 8.20am on Wednesday 29 July, the engineer was working on a BT telegraph pole to the rear of Clarence Road, Torpoint, when she was approached by an unknown man.

She was setting up equipment when she got into conversation with the man, who has been described as behaving in an intimidating and aggressive manner.

The man then walked away.

A short time later, the engineer was struck on the side of the head by a stone. Her injuries needed medical treatment.

The man police want to identify

Officers have carried out a number of enquiries, but no suspects have been identified.

Police are keen to identify the man pictured, as he may have information which could help the investigation.

Did you see anything?

Police want to hear from anyone who:

• witnessed the incident
• saw a man acting suspiciously in the area
• recognises the man in the image

You can contact police through the police website or by calling 101, quoting reference 50260202128.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through the Crimestoppers website.