It happened on Sidwell Street, Exeter.
Officers are looking for witnesses after an 18-year-old woman was pulled to the floor by her hair in Sidwell Street between 12.10pm and 12.35pm on Thursday 6th June.
The attack has had a significant impact on the victim and several passers-by intervened and assisted her at the time.
Anyone who has information is urged to contact police by calling 101, or emailing 101@dc.police.uk, quoting crime reference CR/050117/19.
Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111, or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Gas off in 4,600 South Hams' homes as temperatures plummet
Devon aid convoy team urges bay to twin with Ukrainian city
Mixed feelings for proposed Exeter student flats block
Future of Torquay police facilities set to be discussed
Dartmoor drivers face long detour
Four events that could be Devon’s biggest 2026 political surprises
