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WA Police has launched a desperate appeal after a Perth mum was allegedly attacked by a teenager while she was out walking with her two toddlers.
Terrifying footage released by police shows the moment the 37-year-old mum is attacked from behind and pulled to the ground by her hair.
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Just before the incident, two teenagers are seen in the footage riding scooters in a cul-de-sac in Ashfield, before disappearing down a footpath.
A woman is then seen walking down the same footpath pushing a pram when suddenly one of the teenagers comes speeding down the path and ditches their scooter.
The teenager then allegedly launches at the mother from behind, dragging her to the ground by her hair.
The woman tries to resist but eventually falls to the ground as the pram also falls backwards.
The teenager then allegedly drags the woman by her hair until they are obscured by a fence, and the video ends.
Now, police are desperately appealing for information regarding the “vicious assault”.
“About 12.40pm on Monday, a 37-year-old woman, was walking with her two children in a pram when it will be alleged a 15-year-old girl approached the victim and assaulted her,” WA Police said in a statement.
“It will be further alleged the girl attempted to steal the victim’s handbag.”
A 15-year-old girl has been arrested in relation to the incident. She has been charged with one count of robbery and is next due to appear in the Geraldton Magistrates Court on September 13.
Investigations into this incident are ongoing. Anyone with more information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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