Good Samaritan called cab for victim of shocking assault outside Northampton Co-op

Police appealing for witnesses after woman punched in the face
By Kevin Nicholls
Published 3rd Nov 2021, 13:45 BST
Updated 3rd Nov 2021, 13:48 BST
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Detectives want to find a good Samaritan who called a cab for the victim of a shocking assault in Northampton.

Officers say a female member of the public stepped in to help after a woman was punched in the face in Upton.

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A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: "We are appealing for this woman who booked the taxi to come forward as she is yet to be identified.

The attack happened in Upton Place, close to the local Co-op grocery storeThe attack happened in Upton Place, close to the local Co-op grocery store
The attack happened in Upton Place, close to the local Co-op grocery store

"The incident happened on October 19, between 8pm and 10pm, when the victim was punched by a man in Upton Place, opposite the Co-op near to Weedon Road.

"We would also ask anybody who was in the area at the time and may have witnessesed the assault, or have information which could help our investigation, to call 101 using incident number 21000609454."

Police confirmed a 25-year-old man arrested in connection with this incident has been released on bail pending further enquiries.