A TEENAGE girl was assaulted by two women in Yate while she was walking home from school.

The 15-year-old was on her way back from Brimsham Green School at 12.40pm on Monday, May 18 when she was subjected to the attack in Ash Close. She was punched and kicked and suffered a cut leg.

The first woman is described as white, of large build, around 5ft 11ins tall. She was wearing a white hooded top with black writing, dark trousers and a black scarf around her face.

The second woman is also described as white, of a large build, around 5ft 8 ins tall with blonde hair. She was wearing a beige hooded top and a black scarf across her face. Both women had the hoods on their clothing up.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police on 0845 456 7000 or alternatively Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.