Woman suffers serious facial injuries in assault in Tynemouth

The victim sustained serious facial injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment but has since been discharged. Credit: ITV Tyne Tees

Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of an assault in North Tyneside

The incident is said to have occurred at around 1am on 22 September at the Queen Victoria Monument, in Tynemouth.

Police said an unknown male assaulted a woman after asking to use her mobile phone.

The victim sustained serious facial injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment but has since been discharged.

The offender is described as around 5’4 in height.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact police using the crime reference 112322Y/24.

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