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Bristol Post
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Ben Bloch

Woman burned as stick on fire is thrown at her in Bristol assault

Police are appealing for help in identifying a man thought to be in his late teens after a woman was burned in an assault.

A stick that had been set on fire was thrown at the woman who suffered burns to her arm and torso in the assault.

The incident happened on Shirehampton Road on Thursday, July 22, and police want to speak to the man pictured above in connection with their enquiries.

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In a statement issued on Friday (November 19), Avon and Somerset Police said: "Do you recognise this male, thought to be in his late teens?

"Police want to speak to him in connection with the assault of a woman on Shirehampton Road, Bristol on Thursday 22 July.

"The victim suffered burns to her arm and torso after a stick that had been set alight was thrown at her by an unknown offender.

"If you can help police identify him, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference 5221166608.

"You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.

"No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers."

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