POLICE are keen for any witnesses to come forward who may have seen an alleged 'assault' that took place in Launceston on Saturday evening (May 16), outside the Halifax Building Society in Southgate Street.

'PUNCHED'

Between 8.45pm and 9pm, a 13-year-old girl was allegedly attacked by another girl of a similar age. Police said the girl was "grabbed by the throat, punched several times and slapped, giving her a bruised eye and red marks on her face."

Anyone with any information or who witnessed the alleged incident is asked to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting reference number BL/09/417, or Launceston Police on 08452 777444.