Dog walker ‘kicked and punched’ at Newhaven nature reserve
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Sussex Police said at 2.30pm on Saturday, June 6, the 19-year-old victim was walking with her dog from Fort Road up Castle Hill towards the cliffs at the Castle Hill Nature Reserve when she was attacked from behind by a group of four teenage girls who kicked and punched her before running off.
Sergeant Amy Mason said: “This was a nasty and unprovoked attack on a member of the public just out walking her dog, and we are sure some local people will have information about those responsible.”
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Hide AdPolice said one of the girls is described as white, aged between 16 and 19, about 5ft 5in-6in, with brown hair and of skinny build, wearing a dark coloured jacket.
Witnesses or anyoone who has any other information are asked to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting serial 749 of 06/06.
Alternatively. they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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