Police Launch Urgent Witness Appeal Following Vicious Town Centre Assault
Staffordshire Police have issued an urgent appeal for information after a woman was brutally attacked in Tamworth town centre, leaving her with serious facial injuries that required hospital treatment.
Violent Assault on Marmion Street
The disturbing incident occurred on Marmion Street in Tamworth at approximately 7.25pm on Saturday, January 24th. According to police reports, the victim was approached from behind by another woman before being subjected to a violent assault.
The attacker punched the woman multiple times in the head and pulled her hair during the sustained attack, which left the victim with significant facial injuries. Emergency services were quickly alerted to the scene following reports of violence.
Emergency Response and Hospital Treatment
West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed they received the initial call at 7.18pm and dispatched one ambulance to Marmion Street. Paramedics arrived to find a woman who had sustained what they described as "potentially serious injuries" from the assault.
Ambulance staff provided immediate treatment at the scene before transporting the victim to hospital for further medical assessment and care. Police have since confirmed that while the injuries were serious, they are not considered life-threatening or life-changing.
Police Investigation and Witness Appeal
The suspect fled the scene on foot shortly after the attack, prompting Staffordshire Police to launch a comprehensive investigation. Detectives are now appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the perpetrator.
A police spokesperson stated: "We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the assault or anyone who may have relevant dashcam or doorbell footage to get in touch. The victim was approached from behind before being punched in the head multiple times and her hair was pulled."
Investigators are particularly interested in:
- Anyone who was in the Marmion Street area around 7.30pm on Saturday, January 24th
- Motorists with dashcam footage that might have captured the incident
- Residents or businesses with doorbell or CCTV cameras covering the area
- Anyone who saw suspicious activity or individuals fleeing the scene
How to Provide Information
Staffordshire Police have provided multiple channels for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward:
- Call 101 and quote incident number 617 of 24 January
- Use the Livechat function on the Staffordshire Police website
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
The investigation continues as police work to identify and locate the suspect responsible for this violent attack in the heart of Tamworth's town centre.
