Attempted robbery with violence, Rockhampton
Police are investigating after a woman was assaulted in an attempted robbery in Rockhampton overnight.
Initial investigations suggest at around 7.15pm the woman was sitting in a car on Campbell Street when another woman not known to the victim opened her door and pulled her from the vehicle.
The woman then attempted to start the vehicle but was unable to do so.
When the car owner attempted to look for help the other woman assaulted her with an unknown object.
The woman fled the scene after a member of the public intervened.
A 48-year-old woman was transported to Rockhampton Base Hospital for treatment of lacerations to her head and face.
The woman is described as being Caucasian in appearance, aged in her late 20s, approximately 160cm tall, of a medium build with shoulder length wavy hair and green eyes.
Investigations are continuing.
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