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Emma Grimshaw

Full police statement after woman rushed to hospital following Horfield attack

A woman has been rushed to hospital this evening after being attacked by two intruders in Horfield.

The assault took place in Melton Crescent, where police have now set up cordon.

Officers are patrolling the area following the attack which happened at around 5:15pm today (Tuesday, November 12).

A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police has urged any witnesses to call 101 immediately.

He said: "We were called to reports of an assault at a property in Melton Crescent in Bristol at about 5.15pm.

"Two intruders entered the property and assaulted a woman and then left.

"The woman has been taken to hospital. Her injuries are not believed to be life changing or life threatening.

"Police enquiries into the incident are continuing.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact us, quoting 5219262320."

You can follow all the latest updates on this incident on our live blog here.

For the latest news in and around Bristol, check back on Bristol Live's homepage . 

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