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Emma Grimshaw

Woman needed 14 stitches in her face after 'violent attack'

A woman needed 14 stitches to her face after a 'violent attack'.

Three woman have been arrested for GBH following the assault on Mowcroft Road, near to Hartcliffe Methodist Church.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary has launched a major investigation and detectives are particularly keen to hear from passers-by who may have filmed the attack.

The victim, aged in her 30s, was assaulted by three women at around 4.30pm on Wednesday, 28 August.

She suffered significant facial injuries and was rushed to hospital where she required 14 stitches.

The offenders travelled to and from the incident in a black car.

Three women aged 21, 33 and 35 have been released on police bail.

Investigating officer, PC Gabriela Hatter, said: “This was a violent assault in which three women deliberately targeted their victim.

“They left her with some quite nasty injuries and we’re keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident who we haven’t yet spoken with.

“It’s believed a number of people filmed the incident on their phones and we’d also be particularly interested in viewing their footage.”

If you can help, call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5219198433.

You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111or 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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