A TEENAGER needed hospital treatment after she was attacked as she went to work at the weekend.
The 17-year-old was assaulted by two men as she walked in the Columbia area of Washington, Wearside, at about 7.45am on Saturday.
After the attack, which took place on the grassed area between Avon Terrace and Esther Square, her multi-coloured Ted Baker handbag, which contained a small amount of money, was taken.
She was taken to hospital for treatment to cuts and bruises and was released later that day.
The area where the assault happened is surrounded by houses, and police have appeal for witnesses to call 0191-454 7555 ext 66445.
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