Woman suffers head injuries following assault in Hindford
A woman has suffered head injuries following an attack by another female as she walked home from a village pub in Hindford.
The woman had just left the Jack Mytton on the canal at Hindford, near Whittington, and was walking along the towpath at about 9.10pm on Tuesday when she passed the offender going in the opposite direction.
She was then struck on the head several times in an apparently unprovoked attack. It is believed a hammer found at the scene by officers may have been used in the attack. This has been recovered for forensic examination.
The victim managed to get away and raised the alarm at a nearby canal barge. The offender ran off along the towpath and, despite a police search, was not found.
The victim suffered head injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. She was kept in overnight before being released.
Detective Constable Nick Williams, who is investigating the incident, said it was being treated as a serious assault for which there appeared to have been no provocation.
“The victim, fortunately, was not seriously injured but she was struck around the head several times by the offender,” he said.
“The offender was a white female with blonde or light brown hair and was wearing a green or dark-coloured parka or bomber-style jacket.
“Anyone who witnessed the incident or saw anyone matching this description making off from the area is asked to contact police on 0300 333 3000.
“Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
