POLICE are appealing for help in identifying two men who launched a nasty attack on two teenage women in the centre of Newton Abbot.
One of the women was allegedly punched in the head and thrown on the floor and the second woman was thrown backwards into a post box.
Both the 18 and 19-year-old women were injured and received medical treatment. One was given stitches above her left eye.
The attack took place outside Burger King, Queen Street between 1.45am and 2.15am on Saturday October 25.
Police have released CCTV images of the suspects and are appealing to anyone who recognises either man to contact them.
PC Graham Root said: "The two females were walking along Queen Street and as they approached Burger King a man eating a kebab smashed a bottle of beer at their feet.
"A verbal altercation ensured, at which point the man allegedly punched one of the females to the head and threw her to the floor.
"Her friend tried to intervene but a second man allegedly hit her in the face with his kebab before throwing her backwards into a post box.
"This was a nasty attack.
"Both females had to receive medical treatment for their respective injuries."
The man who allegedly threw the beer bottle is described as being white and wearing a black shirt or top. The other man is described as being 5ft 10ins tall with mousy coloured short hair and wearing a blue top.
Anyone with information can phone 101 quoting police reference CR/117521/14 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or report online at www.Crimestoppers-uk-org.
