A MOTHER was assaulted in a car park in the town while her children were with her.

At around 2.30pm on Wednesday, December 21 a 41-year-old woman was with her children in the car park of Lily Hill Park when she was approached by a man, who then assaulted her.

The offender, a white man with short fair hair wearing a blue tracksuit, left his victim with minor injuries after the assault.

“I am appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have have information which could assist our investigation,” said investigating officer, police constable Ryan Flindall.

Anyone with information should contact 101.