Teenage girl assaulted outside supermarket

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Image caption, The victim suffered "minor injures", according to Devon and Cornwall Police
  • Author, Elliot Ball
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, South West

Police are appealing for witnesses following the assault of a 15-year-old girl in Devon.

Officers said it took place in Okehampton, outside Waitrose, on School Way on 27 August at some point between 16:15 and 16:30 BST.

Police said it was reported the girl was assaulted by another girl aged under 18 and that a member of the public stepped in and stopped the assault.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the girl suffered "minor injuries".

Investigating officers want to hear from the person who stopped the assault, as well as anyone else who witnessed it.

Anybody with information is asked to contact police on 101 or visit their website quoting 50240217392

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