Witnesses sought to attempted assault - Brownsover

Officers continuing to investigate an attempted assault near a supermarket car park in Brownsover are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

It happened around 7pm on Thursday 26 January after a woman in her 30s left the supermarket on Helvellyn Way.

As the woman was walking towards a crossing, a car, which had initially stopped to let the woman cross, accelerated and attempted to drive towards her.

She was able to jump out of the way and did not suffer any injuries but the incident is being treated as attempted assault.

Enquiries are ongoing and we're asking anyone who was in or near the car park or crossing at the junction where Helvellyn Way meets Hollowell Way to come forward.

Anyone with information should contact the force quoting incident 331 of 26 January.

Issued: Laura Maltby, Corporate Communications