Teenager arrested after woman and child attacked

The lock gates at Portishead Marina are in the centre of the image showing the water is it holding. There are many boats and buildings in the background and people walking along the marina.. The sky is overcast.
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The attack took place shortly after 10:00 BST on Sunday

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A teenager has been arrested after a woman and child were targeted in an unprovoked attack.

Police were called to Portishead Marina, in North Somerset, shortly after 10:00 BST on Sunday to reports that a man had attacked the pair and assaulted a man who had tried to intervene.

The child was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.

A 19-year-old man was arrested at the scene, with police confirming he had since been released on bail under the condition he did not return to Portishead.

Avon and Somerset Police said officers spoke to witnesses at the scene, but has asked anyone with information about the incident to get in touch.

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