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    Women punched and glassed in street attack

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    Public rushes to help

    A woman was attacked by a stranger in Okehampton town centre.

    The assault occurred on East Street, outside Bradley’s estate agent, around 2:45 am on Sunday, December 8th.

    The victim was punched in the face and then struck with a glass bottle, resulting in a fracture and a wound requiring stitches.

    Police are appealing for witnesses, particularly a group of people who came to the victim's aid.

    Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or via their website, quoting reference 50240309985.

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