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16-year-old girl suffers face injury after bus stop attack

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 11:58, Thursday June 23rd, 2022.
Last updated: 11:58, Thursday June 23rd, 2022

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The attack is said to have happened at the bus stop opposite Newbridge Comprehensive School
The attack is said to have happened at the bus stop opposite Newbridge Comprehensive School

Police have appealed after a 16-year-old girl was attacked at a bus stop in Newbridge.

The girl was taken to hospital as a precaution after injuring her face in the attack. It happened opposite Newbridge Comprehensive School at around 10.30am on Friday, June 10.

The girl is said to have been attacked by a woman, who police believe to be in her late teens.

The suspect is described as white with dark hair worn in a bun. She was said to be wearing a pink jacket, black and white trousers, bright pink shoes and had a backpack.

Gwent Police has urged anyone who was on Bridge Street between 10.15am and 10.45am on June 10, or anyone with any information or dashcam footage, to get in touch.

Gwent Police can be contacted on 101, quoting log reference 2200193872, or through direct message on Facebook or Twitter.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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