This in from the police, in their own words. Ed
Update: Police have been in touch to say that the suspects have now been identified following the media release.
Police have released CCTV pictures of two people they would like to speak to after two 18-year-old women were assaulted in Newport on the Isle of Wight.
The incident occurred at the end of a Wednesday evening out at Yates Bar in Newport between 12.30am and 1.30am on Thursday, February 21, when both teenagers were approached by an older woman who accused them of pushing into her.
Women assaulted in toilets
After an exchange of words they left the bar area and went to the ladies toilet. Shortly after this the same older woman accompanied by a friend came into the toilets and proceeded to assault both victims; who had their hair pulled, faces slapped and were left with visible scratches to their necks.
The suspects were ejected from Yates shortly after this incident and flagged down a taxi near to the area.
Description of suspects
The first suspect is described as a white woman with short dark hair, aged late 20s to early 30s, wearing a long sleeved white blouse with possibly a logo on the front. 5ft 6ins to 5ft 8ins tall. Skinny build with bad skin and wearing a lot of make up, in particular bright pink lipstick.
The second suspect is a white woman with long dark hair, aged late 20s to early 30s, skinny build, wearing a black long sleeved top.
Violent unprovoked assault
Investigating officer, PC Kirsty Dunn said: “This is a violent unprovoked assault on two young women which left them both shaken and scared.
“I would be interested to hear from any person who may have witnessed the assault at Yates. In particular a woman who was present in the toilets at the time of the attack. I would urge this person to come forward.
“It has been suggested that the suspects took a taxi after the assault. It is imperative that if this is the case, that I hear from this taxi driver.”
Get in touch
If you have any information please contact PC Dunn at Newport Police Station by phoning 101. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
