A woman was taken to hospital with broken wrists after an assault in Newbury.

A man pushed another man into a woman in Walkabout in Cheap Street at around 12.20am on Saturday (January 22).

The victim, aged in her fifties, was taken to Royal Berkshire Hospital for treatment for a fractured wrist – she has since been discharged.

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PC Andrew Whitfield, based at Newbury police station, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to this incident, or anybody with information, to please come forward.

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“If anyone has any information please call 101 or make a report online using the reference number 43220031625.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.”