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Hair pulled out in market assault sparks appeal

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Devon and Cornwall Police said the incident took place on 29 November

Police are looking to identify a suspect after an assault at an Exeter Christmas market stall in November.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the incident took place in the Princesshay areas between 18:00 and 19:00 GMT on 29 November.

The force said a female suspect assaulted a woman working on a stall after being challenged over payment.

It said she caused injuries to the worker including a bloody nose, pulled out hair and a chipped tooth.

The suspect is described as a white female teenager with freckles, long black hair, a navel ring, and wearing a black belly top with baggy blue trousers.

People with information or who may have witnessed the incident have been urged to contact the police.

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