Follow us
A 21-year-old woman's been left with cuts and bruises in an alleged assault in Shanklin, according to Isle of Wight Police.
Officers are calling for the driver of a red Mercedes car, who stopped to help, to contact them.
Investigation underway
They are investigating reports of an attack in the Atherley Road and Hope Road area, between 4 and 5pm on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.
Investigating officer PC Keith Nicholson said: "A 21-year-woman received cuts and bruises in an alleged attack by two other women.
"Enquiries so far have established that a passing motorist, a white man aged in his 60s, driving a red soft top Mercedes car stopped to give assistance to the victim. We would like to speak to this man as he may have witnessed what happened."
A 27-year-old woman from Sandown, Isle of Wight and a 23-year-old woman from Shanklin, Isle of Wight were arrested on suspicion of assault. They were bailed until July 2, 2012 pending further enquiries.
Contact police plea
If you can help, contact PC Keith Nicholson at Newport Police station by phoning 101. Mini-Com users can call the police on 01962 875000. Information can be given anonymously by calling the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
Why not contact me about this story? Email news@iwradio.co.uk, phone 01983 821777, or comment below.
Leave a comment!