ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged assault of an elderly woman that occurred in Dickson last week.

Between 9:15am and 10am on Wednesday, 22 January, an elderly woman attended the Dickson shopping precinct where she was allegedly assaulted by another woman.

Police allege the woman charged at the victim and knocked her to the ground, with the victim sustaining injuries to her arm.

The alleged incident took place between Woolworths and the Dickson Library.

The woman is described as being approximately 173cm (5’8”), with dark hair, a solid build, and was wearing black clothing at the time of the incident.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident.

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7959176. Information can be provided anonymously.