Woman Assaulted in Hastings

Appeal for witnesses after woman assaulted in Hastings

Witness Appeals

POLICE
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a woman who was attacked in an alleyway between Robertson Street and Claremont, Hastings on Saturday, 30 April.

The victim was walking through the alleyway when a fight between a group of people broke out at 1am. She suffered a black eye, bruised ribs and bruising to her arms and chest and went to hospital for treatment.

A 45-year-old man from Battle was arrested on suspicion of assault and resisting arrest and a 45-year-old Battle woman was arrested on suspicion of assault. They were both questioned and bailed until 27 May.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact police by emailing [email protected] or ring 101 quoting serial 76 of 30/04.

“Hastings Town” Bulletin Thursday 12 May 2016