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Zhara Simpson

Police issue CCTV appeal over Broad Weir bus stop attack

Police have released a CCTV image of a woman they would like to identify following an assault at a bus stop in Bristol, which left the victim with cuts and bruises. Avon and Somerset Police said the incident happened at around 1.55pm on March 25 in Broad Weir.

The force said a woman in her 20s was involved in a confrontation with a man, before then assaulting a second woman who sought to intervene. In an appeal, it said the offender had walked off in the direction of Old Market before officers reached the scene.

The victim sustained injuries, but did not require hospital treatment.

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The force's appeal said: "We are investigating an assault on a woman that happened at a bus stop in Bristol. The incident occurred at approximately 1.55pm on Saturday, March 25 in Broad Weir.

"A woman, described as being in her 20s and mixed race, is reported to have been involved in a confrontation with a man, before then assaulting a second woman who sought to intervene. The offender had walked off in the direction of Old Market before officers reached the scene.

"The victim sustained cuts and bruises, but fortunately did not require hospital treatment. CCTV enquiries have been carried out and we hope the public can help us identify the woman, pictured in black clothing and with red weaves or braids, who we wish to talk with as part of our enquiries."

Anyone who recognises her is asked to call 101 and quote reference number 5223069744.

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