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Appeal to trace dog walker after woman is allegedly assaulted in Brotton
Police are appealing to trace a man who was walking his dog who may be able to assist with enquiries into an alleged assault in Brotton.
A man and woman were believed to be having a verbal altercation as they made their way along Abbey Street in Brotton at around 2am on Sunday 21st September.
The man was believed to be acting aggressively and is believed to have threatened an unknown man who was walking past with his dog. When the dog walker had left the scene, the man allegedly assaulted the woman, punching her to the face and stamping on her.
The 20-year-old woman managed to get to her feet and run away, before being taken in by a local resident who assisted her. She later attended James Cook University Hospital and was treated for two suspected fractures to her cheeks, a ripped ear lobe and severe swelling to her face and body.
Officers have charged a 22-year-old man with GBH with intent.
Police would ask the dog walker or any other witnesses to contact DC Jon Button on the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
