Woman’s head opened in racist attack by three Asian men as she walked home

Woman?s head opened in racist attack by three Asian men as she walked home (photos)

A woman was left with a horrific head wound after three Asian men attacked her from behind in the street.
Nikki Hurst, 32, was assaulted by the men as she walked down Lady Ann Road in Batley, West Yorkshire. The attack took place close to the Mill Outlet shopping complex on October 31 at 6.45 a.m. 
 The men approached Ms Hurst and launched verbal abuse before pushing and kicking her. She described how during the incident she fell to the ground, sustaining the head wound and serious facial injuries as a result.
Woman?s head opened in racist attack by three Asian men as she walked home (photos)
Police describe the attack as "racially aggravated". Today the force confirmed enquiries are ongoing.
Detective Inspector Mark Atkinson, of Kirklees CID, said: "This was a terrible incident and one which left the victim with very serious injuries. We have been in regular contact with her to enable us to investigate the incident fully. I would like to appeal to members of the public who have witnessed the incident or have any information to come forward and assist with our investigation."

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