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Manchester Evening News
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Damon Wilkinson

Man arrested on suspicion of assault after 'woman's hair snipped at bus stop'

A man has been arrested after a woman reported a stranger snipping her hair during a 'random' incident at a bus stop in Manchester city centre. Police say a man in his 50s is being questioned on suspicion of assault, following the alleged incident on Oxford Road last Friday night.

In a statement on Twitter GMP City Centre said: "We have arrested a male in his 50's for assault.

"This is in relation to reports of a male approaching women and cutting their hair. The male remains in police custody for questioning and further enquiries."

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Yesterday Emma Clark, 32, who coincidentally works as a hairdresser, spoke to the Manchester Evening News about the alleged incident.

She shared images showing long strands of her hair.

The mum-of-four said: "I felt a snip sensation and at first I thought a bee had buzzed past me or something like that.

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