Woman BITTEN in vicious attack on tram as police release picture of passenger they want to speak to
Police have issued a picture of a woman they are trying to find after a brutal attack on a tram.
Officers said 'a dispute' broke out between two women on a Metrolink tram between Hollinwood and Rochdale Railway Station at around 4.15pm on Monday (January 15). It began when the suspect - believed to be a white female, aged in her 50s and with an Irish accent - boarded the tram and sat next to the victim - a 26-year-old woman.
Police said the assault began with 'aggressive elbowing and kicking'. Metrolink staff intervened and the victim was moved to safety.
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But the older woman continued to attack her, officers said. She lunged towards her, bit her hand and hit her repeatedly before leaving the tram at Rochdale Railway Station.
The victim's hand was left bleeding. An investigation is now underway to find the suspect.
Police today (January 18) released a picture of a woman they are trying to identify and find. Anyone with information about her, or about the attack, is being urged to contact Greater Manchester Police.
Information can be shared by calling 101 quoting log number 2329 of 15/01/24. You can also report information to GMP's website using the ‘tell us about’ tool: www.gmp.police.uk
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers - anonymously – on 0800 555 111.
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