A woman was 'punched in the face twice' during a late-night attack in Stockton.
The incident took place on Bridge Road, between The Wobbly Goblin and The Job Centre, at around 4.15am on Saturday.
The 22-year-old reported that she was punched in the face twice by a man, causing her to fall and leaving her with facial swelling and a broken toe. Cleveland Police has confirmed that enquiries into the incident are now ongoing.
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A statement said: "A 22-year-old woman reported an assault on in Stockton, which happened adjacent to Bridge Road, between the Wobbly Goblin Pub and The Job Centre, around 4:15am on 1st June.
"A man was reported to have punched the woman in the face twice, causing her to fall and leaving her with facial swelling and a broken toe.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
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