Teenager arrested after a woman had flower and eggs thrown over her

 

A teenager has been arrested following an assault in Bury St Edmunds.

The incident occurred at around 5.30pm today, Friday 27 July in St Olaves Road.

The victim, a woman aged her 40s, was assaulted by a group of teenagers who threw flour and eggs over her after a verbal altercation. The woman was left physically unharmed.

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of common assault. He was taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning where he currently remains in custody.

Any witnesses to the incident are asked to contact Suffolk police on 101 quoting reference 42206/18, or the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.