A woman was left with a fractured cheekbone after an 'unprovoked attack' when walking home in the early hours of the morning. The victim, 32, had been walking along Market Street in Stalybridge at around 3am on Sunday, July 10, when she was assaulted.
Police said that as she approached Cosmo Bingo, the female came close to a group of people who were stood around on the pavement. They added that a female from the group is then believed to have struck the victim in the face, causing two cheek fractures which needed hospital treatment at Tameside Hospital.
Officers from Greater Manchester Police are now appealing for information to trace the offender. She is described as a white female, in her mid 20s with dark hair, a slim build, and around 5'6" tall.
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The victim, aged 32, had been heading home and was walking along Market Street, in Stalybridge town centre, in the direction of Melbourne Street. Police say they are still sourcing CCTV footage from the area but are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Investigator Darren Byrne of GMP’s Tameside branch, said; “Although enquiries are ongoing and CCTV footage is still being sought, we are keen for anyone who may have witnessed what happened or have dashcam footage around that time that could be useful in identifying further who the offender was.
“This is a serious unprovoked attack that has caused considerable and understandable distress to the victim, and we would like to help bring some form of closure to the incident with the help of the public.”
Anyone who has information should contact police as soon as possible on 101 quoting incident 2226 of the 14th or alternatively direct at 0161 856 9335. Details can also be passed via the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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