Police hunt gang after teenage girl beaten up at Northampton bus stop

Victim hit around the head while waiting near Mereway Tesco
By Kevin Nicholls
Published 23rd Mar 2021, 13:02 BST
Updated 23rd Mar 2021, 13:06 BST
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Police investigating an assault on a teenage girl at a Northampton bus stop are appealing for witnesses to get in touch.

Officers revealed victim was approached by a gang of girls while standing at a bus stop near the petrol station Mereway Tesco at around 3.30pm last Wednesday.

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A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: "The victim was assaulted by two girls, causing swelling and marks to her head and neck.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the assault near Mereway Tesco last WednesdayPolice are appealing for witnesses following the assault near Mereway Tesco last Wednesday
Police are appealing for witnesses following the assault near Mereway Tesco last Wednesday

"If anyone saw the incident or has information about it, please call 101 using incident number 21000150518, or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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