Penryn police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was pulled to the ground and punched in the face last week.

The assault took place on Wednesday, January 16 between 8pm and 9pm when a group of three women approached the victim from behind before attacking her near the entrance to the church on The Terrace.

PCSO Lewis Vague said the police only have a description of one of the women, who is said to be “short with a plump build and dark hair.”

Anyone with any information is urged to contact the police on 101 ref GP/13/108 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.