Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for information to identify a suspect involved in an assault at a Christmas market stall in Exeter.
The incident occurred on Friday, 29 November, between 6pm and 7pm at Princesshay shopping centre.
Details of the Incident
According to reports, a teenage girl approached a stall at the market. When challenged over payment, she allegedly assaulted a female stall worker. The victim suffered multiple injuries, including:
- A bloody nose
- Hair pulled out
- A chipped tooth
The suspect fled the scene before she could be apprehended.
Description of the Suspect
The suspect is described as:
- A white female, in her teens
- Long black hair
- Freckles
- Wearing a black belly top and baggy blue trousers
- Sporting a naval ring
Police Appeal
Officers are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who can help identify the suspect to come forward.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said:
“This was a distressing incident for the victim, and we are determined to identify the suspect involved. We urge anyone with information, no matter how small, to contact us.”
How to Help
If you have any information or witnessed the incident, please contact the police by:
- Calling 101 or
- Visiting the Devon and Cornwall Police website, quoting reference 50240302116.
Your assistance could help bring justice to the victim and prevent similar incidents in the future.
