A teenager required hospital treatment after she was punched by an adult woman in a terrifying attack.

The incident took place on May 9 between 3pm and 3.45pm on Saxton Road in Abingdon.

The victim, a 14-year old girl, was approached by a woman who then proceeded to punch her multiple times.

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The woman, in her 40s, was described as white, stocky built, with blonde hair and wearing a pale red dress.

After the attack, the victim required hospital treatment because she had sustained various injuries.

Thames Valley Police is now appealing for witnesses following the incident.

A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: “If you have any information, footage or witnessed the incident, please call 101 and quote reference: 43220200327.”

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This story was written by Sophie Perry, she joined the team in 2021 as a digital reporter.

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