20/12/2018

Woman Beaten While Walking To Her Car In Portadown

A woman has been beaten on the head with a stick or bat while walking to her car in Portadown.

The attack took place in the Lisnisky Lodge area of the County Armagh town at around 7am on Tuesday 18 December.

The victim was struck from behind and fell to the ground. She was hit several more times on both her head and body before the assailant fled the scene.

The victim received treatment in hospital for her injuries which include cuts and bruises.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on non-emergency line 101, quoting reference number 309 of 18 December.



(JG)

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