Two 22-year-old women were assaulted in Play Nightclub in Hereford, between 12am and 12.30am on Sunday, October 2nd.

While the women were in the nightclub, which is located on Blue School Street in the city centre, one of the women had her bag snatched by an unknown girl, while they were on the smaller dance floor at the back of the venue.

The victim tried to keep hold of her bag and the suspect then pulled her hair.

As the victim’s friend tried to intervene, and the suspect pulled her hair and bit her on her face and upper body.

Both victims then managed to leave the dance floor.

The suspect is described as a white woman, approximately 18 years of age, of a skinny build. She was believed to be approximately 5’ 4", with long straight mid-brown natural coloured hair. She was wearing a black sleeveless strappy top.

Investigating officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the offence or who may have any information about this incident. If you can help in their inquiry, please call West Mercia Police on 101, quoting the reference: 172-S-021016.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online via their website. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.