Woman Attacked from Behind in Broad Daylight in Portsmouth

Police are hunting witnesses after a 27-year-old woman was assaulted while walking along Burrfields Road, Copnor, at 9am on October 19.

Victim Suffers Facial Injuries

The woman was approached from behind and attacked, leaving her with facial injuries that required hospital treatment.

Not a Random Attack, Police Say

Officers believe this was an isolated incident and not a random mugging. They are keen to hear from anyone who saw suspicious activity or anyone loitering around before the assault.

If you have any information, contact DC Tom Hewitt on 101 quoting 44160394653, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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