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Reigate Assault

A family who assisted a woman after she was assaulted in Reigate are being asked to come forward by East Surrey Public Protection Investigation Team.

The incident happened at 1.15pm on Sunday the 9th of February. The heavily pregnant woman, who was wearing a red duffle coat, was walking along cockshot hill between cannon and the angel pub. She was assaulted by a man she did not know.

The 20 year old woman later told the police that a family has intervened and given her a lift home.  Officers have so far not been able to identify the family but would urge them to make contact as the deserve praise for their actions.

Neither the woman nor her unborn child suffered any physical injuries as a result of the assault. A man in his 20s from Crawley was arrested on suspicion of assault and has been released on conditional police bail until Monday, 10 March.

If you have any information on the incident please call surrey police on 101.

See more at: http://www.surrey.police.uk/news/news-stories/full-news-story/article/8620/did-you-assist-assault-victim-in-reigate#sthash.I2FARL7A.dpuf

Tandridge Council Chairman to Host Charity Concert

The chairman of Tandridge Council is hosting a charity concert at Caterham school on Sunday 23rd March

Tickets cost £12.50, money raised will go to st Catherines hospice, east Surrey Museum and the soper Hall community centre

Local school children aged 11 and over who are experienced musicians, singers and artists are invited to take part.

Cameron Visits Fire and Rescue HQ

David Cameron paid a visit to Chertsey Fire and Rescue headquarters last Saturday (16th February)

The headquarters are the base for main voluntary teams including Surrey 4×4 who aim to help with rescue and relocation of families, individuals and animals.

The Prime Minister spent around 10-15 minutes on site speaking with volunteers and military personnel about the work they had been doing in response to the local flooding.

Weekend Sports Update

The weather once again took its toll on the area’s football at the weekend.

Crawley Town’s League One home encounter with Carlisle was the major local casualty.

Of the few matches that did take place, Chipstead beat Crawley Down Gatwick 4-0 and Merstham drew 2 all at Hastings Utd.