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Woman Assaulted In Carterton

Police are appealing for information following an assault on a woman in her twenties on Wednesday night at 9.35pm (29/11) in Carterton.

The woman was walking along Black Bourton Road, towards the centre of Carterton. She walked through the Beehive Public House car park, when she had walked past the building she was attacked from behind by at least one man and was struck on the face.

The woman was knocked out and awoke a short distance from where she was hit. She quickly went back to an address along the Black Bourton Road to call police.

PC Claire Sadler, investigating the incident, said: "This appears to be a completely unprovoked attack, leaving the victim with bruises to her face and body; I'd urge anyone who has any information to come forward."

Anyone with information that could assist police inquiries is urged to contact PC Sadler at Witney police station via 0845 8 505 505.

If you don't want to speak to police and don’t want to leave your name contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

You can also give information to the police in person by visiting any police station.

Posted : 04/12/2006 13:46:26

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