Woman walking dog ‘punched in face and head’ early this morning on Cefn Road

Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed a woman being assaulted as she walked her dog along Cefn Road in Wrexham this morning.

The woman, who is in her 60’s, required hospital treatment after being assaulted by a man as she walked along the path in the field on Cefn Road just before 7am.

The man, who was believed to be alone, appeared from behind and started talking to the woman as she walked. He then assaulted her by punching her to the face and head.

Detective Inspector Eleri Thomas of Easter CID said: “This was a nasty incident on an isolated path, but someone may have witnessed it or been in the area at the time.

“We would also appeal for anyone with any dash cam footage who was in the area of Cefn Road and Holt Road to contact us.”

The man is described as being white of thin build with dark hair. He was 5’7” tall and was wearing a light grey hoodie with black jeans.

@wrexham – police presence on the Cefn Road before Morgan Llwyd school- seems to be directed to the playing field opposite the school … police tape too – hope it’s nothing serious

— SPH (@scotthughesoff) April 30, 2018

The Welsh Ambulance Service told us: “We were called at approximately 6.50am this morning to reports of an incident off Cefn Road in Wrexham. We sent a crew in an emergency ambulance and a woman was taken to Wrexham Maelor Hospital with what are thought to be non-life-threatening injuries.”

Anyone with information relating to the incident is asked to call Eastern CID on 101, quoting reference W055184. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or contact the control room direct via the new web live chat

Top image – old picture of Cefn Road.