A woman was left with this horrific head wound after racist thugs attacked her in the street (Picture: MEN)

A woman was left with a horrific head wound after three men attacked her from behind in the street.

Nikki Hurst, 32, was assaulted by three Asian men as she walked down Lady Ann Road in Batley, West Yorkshire.

Police described the attack, which began when the trio approached Ms Hurst and launched verbal abuse before pushing and kicking her, as ‘racially aggravated’.

She described how during the incident she fell to the ground, sustaining the head wound and serious facial injuries as a result.


Today the force confirmed enquiries are ongoing.

Nikki Hurst said she had been attacked by three Asian males (Picture: MEN)

The attack took place close to the Mill Outlet shopping complex on October 31 at 6.45am.

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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.’

Anyone with any information or anyone who witnessed what happened is asked to contact police via 101 quoting crime reference 13170506171.

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