INFORMATION is being sought by police after a woman was assaulted in Redditch's Kingfisher shopping centre.

It happened on Thursday, September 29.

A woman in her 30s who was shopping with a friend at around 11.30am was punched on the arm and verbally abused by a man asking where the toilets were.

He then followed the woman, continuing to abuse her, before spitting a sandwich at her on the escalators by JJB Sports.

The victim and her friend, who did not know the man, approached security staff for help. The victim was not hurt.

A man was later arrested on suspicion of assault and released on police bail until October 27, pending further inquiries.

Police are appealing for witnesses to contact PC Chris Woolman at West Mercia Police on 0300 333 3000 quoting incident 339-s-290911.