SOUTHEND: Police appeal following assault
Tuesday October 19 2010 - Last Updated at 19:17
Police in Southend are appealing for any information following an assault on a teenager.
The incident happened on Monday 18th October 2010 at 3:30pm in the stairwell of Mirror Steps in Woodgrange Drive.
PC Craig Davis said: “The suspect demanded the teenager’s bag but the victim ignored this and went to walk off but she was grabbed from behind and pulled into the stairwell. She was then slapped a number of times. The suspect then pushed the victim down a flight of stairs and ran off.
“I am appealing for anyone who saw anything or knows the suspect to come forward.”
The suspect has been described as a white woman aged about 40 years old, 5ft 6ins, medium build with very skinny legs and a big bust. She has dyed blond hair that is short and cut just above the ears.
Anyone with any information has been asked to call PC Davis at the CID Target Team, Southend on 0300 333 4444.
Article by Stuart Byford
