Girl seriously assaulted in Plymouth

Police are investigating reports of a serious assault in Leigham Park, Plymouth, which is believed to have taken place on Saturday 13 March, at around 2.30pm.

The victim, a girl, aged 12, was reported to have been assaulted by two girls and suffered injuries to her arm and face.

Officers are keen to speak to a woman who was walking a medium-sized white dog, who escorted the victim back to her home but left without leaving any contact details.

Anyone with any relevant information is asked to contact police by emailing 101@dc.police.uk by phone on 101 quoting CR/019819/21.

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