Appeal after woman assaulted in Winchester

We’re appealing for information in relation to an incident that happened yesterday morning (Thursday, 7 March) in Winchester.

At some time between 8.20am and 8.30am a man and woman were walking along Andover Road near Winton Close with their baby.

An argument took place between the couple and the 29-year-old woman was assaulted.

We’re appealing for anyone who witnessed this incident to come forward and speak to us. Did you see what happened? Do you live in the area and have CCTV at your address which may have caught footage of the incident? Or perhaps you were driving past and have a dash-cam fitted to your vehicle?

A 38-year-old man from Winchester has been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He has been released on bail until 7 June.

Please contact us with information by calling 101, or by reporting online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, quoting incident number 44240098968.

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You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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