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A man has been arrested after a woman was attacked in an alleyway in Redcar.
The woman was walking down the alley between West Dyke Road and Westbourne Grove when she saw a man who was known to her.
An altercation took place, and the woman was assaulted, causing an injury to her eye.
It happened between 6pm and 6.30pm on Friday, August 21.
At the time, a member of the public is believed to have seen the assault take place and then walked the victim back to her home.
Officers from Cleveland Police are currently investigating the incident.
A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and released on conditional bail.
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PC Malone, from Redcar’s response team, said: “Since the assault was reported, we have conducted various lines of enquiry, including obtaining and reviewing CCTV.
“While the investigation is ongoing, I am really keen to speak to the woman who witnessed the assault and took the victim home. You could have information that would really help this case.
“If this is you, please do come forward by calling 101 quoting reference number 167567.”