Officers are appealing for information following a report of assault of a young woman in North Shields.

Police received a report that a woman had been assaulted near Meadow Well Metro Station on Saturday, September 21 at 9.45pm.

It was reported that the victim, aged 23, had been approached from behind by a male unknown to her while walking through the underpass towards Ripley Avenue.

She was then struck across the back of the head with an object – believed to be a baseball bat – before two people then attempted to steal the woman’s phone.

The male and the other person then made off on pedal bikes in the direction of Bridge Road South.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "The woman did not sustain any injuries but was left understandably shaken by the incident.

"One of the offenders has been described as a 5ft 10in tall male in their late teens with a local accent. It is believed he was also wearing a black hoodie at the time of the incident.

"A number of enquiries have been carried out since the assault was first reported to police.

"Officers are now appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident and has any information that could assist the investigation to come forward."

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People can also send a direct message to the Force’s social media, use the live chat on the website or go to the https://www.northumbria.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ page on the website.

You can also contact police with information by calling 101.

Please quote reference number 112262Q/24 when providing information.