Woman struck by 'wet floor sign' at Westquay, Southampton

West Quay shopping centre. <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
West Quay shopping centre. (Image: NQ)
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A woman was left with two black eyes after she was struck on the head by a wet floor sign thrown from Westquay.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after the assault at outside Westquay shopping centre at around 8pm on Saturday, May 16.

Police believe the sign was thrown by three boys, thought to be around 14 years old, onto Harbour Parade below.

The woman suffered two black eyes as a result of the impact.

The youths then reportedly continued throwing stones at other pedestrians.

A spokesperson for Hampshire police said: "Officers have been carrying out enquiries in the area, including a full CCTV sweep, and are now turning to the public for assistance.

"Were you in the area at the time? Did you see or hear anything suspicious?

"If you have any information that may assist our investigation, or any relevant footage – mobile phone, dash cam or CCTV – please call 101 and quote incident number 44260237175, or you can submit information by going to our website."

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