A MAN who tried and failed to use a counterfeit £50 note at a Trowbridge store is being hunted by police after he went onto assault the security guard there.

At 8pm on Saturday, a man and a woman entered Tesco Express, Frome Road, and tried to use a counterfeit £50 note.

When confronted, the man punched the security guard in the face, causing a split lip.

Police are now looking for both of them.