Appeal for information after woman is assaulted

A WOMAN was attacked after an argument which broke out between a group of people in a shop in Tewkesbury.

After leaving the shop the woman was subsequently assaulted in a communal staircase in a block of flats.

The incident happened on September 23 at around 4.30pm.

A Gloucestershire police spokeswoman said: “Police are appealing for information after a woman sustained a head injury when she was assaulted in Tewkesbury.

“At around 4.30pm there was a verbal altercation inside a shop on Queens Road which involved four people who are known to each other.

“The altercation continued onto Warwick Place, and one of the group, a woman, left and went to a nearby address.

“A group of people then congregated in the street and threats were heard being made towards her.

“The woman was subsequently attacked in a communal staircase inside a block of flats and sustained a wound to her head.

“She attended hospital for treatment and is now recovering.

“Three males from Tewkesbury, aged between 15 and 25, were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. One of them was also arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. They were all later released on bail.

“Enquiries have been ongoing and police are keen to hear from anyone who saw what took place, or who has any information which could assist the ongoing investigation.”

Information can be provided to police online by completing the form at bit.ly/3uuhyvh and quoting incident 349 of 23 September.

You can report information anonymously through the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers. Reporting is completely anonymous and you may be eligible for a reward of up to £1000. You can call 0800 555 111 or report information online. More information can be found at crimestoppers-uk.org