Woman attacked in Glastonbury

Police are appealing for witnesses following the unprovoked assault.

Cinnamon Lane, Glastonbury
Author: Bethan HolmesPublished 6th Apr 2022

Avon and Somerset Police was to find any witnesses which could help with their investigation after a woman was assaulted in an unprovoked attack by a stranger in Cinnamon Lane, Glastonbury.

It happened at 4:20pm on Saturday 19th February.

The victim was riding her bike when a man came over to her, pushed her off her bike and punched her repeatedly in the head.

He then walked off in the direction of Kennard Moor Drove.

The woman made for the nearby Cinnamon Lane Play Area to seek help.

Avon and Somerset Police are keen to find a woman who was at the park with two children and a dog who supported the victim following the incident.

The injured woman needed hospital treatment for injuries including a fractured wrist and concussion.

She was able to describe her attacker as white, mid 40s, about 5ft 6ins tall and stocky. She said he was clean shaven with wide cheekbones and a “jutting” chin.

He wore dark-coloured clothing including a beanie hat, hip-length jacket and trousers.

Officers have been carrying out regular patrols of the area since and there have been no further incidents reported.