A WOMAN was hit so hard by a tennis ball in Tesco that she was left with concussion. 

The incident happened at around 5.30pm on April 20 . 

The woman, who is in her 20s, was walking through the supermarket in Lakeview Drive, Bicester, when a man allegedly kicked a tennis ball which hit her head.

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Bicester Advertiser: Police want to speak with this man. Picture: Thames Valley Police Police want to speak with this man. Picture: Thames Valley Police

She was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital and has since been discharged. 

Police are now hunting for the man who did it. 

Investigating officer PC Phil Morris said the man pictured might have 'vital information'.

Bicester Advertiser: Police want to speak with this man. Picture: Thames Valley Police Police want to speak with this man. Picture: Thames Valley Police

He explained: “I am releasing these images as I believe the person pictured in the image may have important information that can assist me with this investigation.

“I am appealing for this individual to contact Thames Valley Police on 101, quoting reference number 43220170901.

“If you know who the person is, please also get in touch, either by calling or by making a report online.”

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This story was written by Sophie Perry, she joined the team in 2021 as a digital reporter.

You can get in touch with her by emailing: sophie.perry@newsquest.co.uk

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