THREE youths who assaulted a visiting Japanese student are being hunted by police.
The 23-year-old woman, who has not been identified, is staying in the east Cleveland area to do voluntary work experience.
She was using a public telephone in Marske town square, shortly after 2am on Sunday, when she was approached by three youths in their mid-to- late teens.
One of the youths punched the girl in her lower jaw, which disorientated her, and grabbed a credit card from her. The trio then ran off.
PC Bill McGregor, of Saltburn police, urged anyone who saw the attack, or has information, to come forward.
He said: "This was a frightening ordeal for a young foreign visitor. Fortunately, she was not seriously injured but is very shaken."
Anyone with information is asked to call PC McGregor on (01642) 301843.
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