Witness appeal after woman assaulted in Woking

We’re appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted outside Woking train station on Chertsey Road yesterday evening (28 January).

The victim was with a small group of people when she was approached by the suspect at around 7.40pm.

After a verbal altercation the suspect assaulted her, causing serious injuries to her face, before fleeing the scene.

 

Officers located the suspect on Oriental Road a short time later. A 23-year-old man from Woking was arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent and remains in custody.

The woman is receiving on-going hospital treatment for her injuries.

If you witnessed this incident, or have any information which could help, please contact us quoting PR/45210009311 via:

• Webchat on our website surrey.police.uk
• Online https://www.surrey.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/
• Calling us on 101

If you do not wish to leave your name, please call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.