Women punched and kicked in attack in Derbyshire town

Police are appealing for witnesses after two women were assaulted in Ilkeston.

By Kev Rogers

Published 29th Jul 2020, 17:44 BST

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At around 12.30am on Sunday 26 July, three friends were walking along South Street following a night out.

They got into an argument with a group of people near the USA Chicken takeaway and one woman was punched in the face. The other woman was pulled to the floor by her hair and kicked.

The women, aged 19 and 20, were left with facial injuries.

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CCTV shows several people were in the area at the time of the incident, who police would like to speak to.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Derbyshire police using the below methods, including reference 20*383619 in any correspondence:

· Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

· Twitter – direct message the contact centre on @DerPolContact

· Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.

· Phone – call on 101.

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