TWO new people are being hunted by police in relation to the brutal attack near Chard reservoir last month.

Police are renewing their appeal for information about the assault in Chard, which took place one month ago today.

A spokesman for Avon and Somerset police said: “There are two people we have so far been unable to eliminate from our enquiries.

“We believe the two people pictured here may have information that could help with our investigation.

“Are you one of the two people pictured? Do you recognise these people?

“We are also keen to talk to 18-20 year old man with blonde hair, wearing a cream hoody and carrying a rucksack in the area on the day.

“There was also a white man, in a black hoody and black trousers, riding a dark coloured mountain bike in the area at the time.

“We believe he was also seen locally the day before (Thursday August 3). He had a carrier bag over the handlebars of his bike in his right hand.”

The incident happened at around 4pm on Friday August 4 near to the reservoir off Chaffcombe Road.

A woman was walking her dog near to a stream and a bridge and at about 4pm other dog walkers in the area heard a scream, before the woman stumbled towards people with serious head injuries.

DS Lee Jones said: “This was a nasty unprovoked assault for which the motive is still unclear. We would like anyone who was in the area at the time to come forward and identify themselves as they may have key information that could help in our investigation.

"Forensic work is ongoing and thanks to help from the public we have over 120 lines of enquiry.

"But we feel that key piece of information is still out there. We hope identifying some of the people in the area on the day and talking to them will help us."

Police have also re-issued an e-fit of a man they have been unable to identify, who was seen running away from the area.

He is described as a white man, about 20-years-old, 6ft tall, medium build with a protruding stomach. His face was round, very red, and he had blonde hair with a side fringe that went partially across his left eye. He was wearing a black hoodie and black trousers.

The woman was being treated for her head injuries but is now in a stable condition.

Anyone with information should call 101 and ask to speak to DS Lee Jones Yeovil Investigations quoting reference number 5217178432.

Alternatively you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. They never ask for your details or trace your call.