diff --git a/mythril/analysis/module/modules/user_assertions.py b/mythril/analysis/module/modules/user_assertions.py
index a45d53bf0..c72072553 100644
--- a/mythril/analysis/module/modules/user_assertions.py
+++ b/mythril/analysis/module/modules/user_assertions.py
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ def _analyze_state(self, state: GlobalState):
                                 mem_start.value + 32 : mem_start.value + size.value
                             ]
                         ),
-                    ).decode("utf8")
+                    )
                 except:
                     pass
         try: