Robber Attacks Market Harborough Beautician

A Market Harborough beautician has been attacked by a robber.

Helen Walker was punched to the floor and kicked by the man, after she confronted him in her salon, The Beauty Lounge, on The Square, at 1.10pm on Tuesday.

Helen Walker

Helen, who’s run her business from there since earlier this year, had come back from her lunch and placed her bag and purse down in the reception, while she went into the kitchen.

She returned to find the man there and after challenging him, he turned violent, leaving her with a black eye and scratches to her face and body, as well as severe bruising.

Helen Walker

Helen, who has spoken to Hfm about the ordeal, had had two mobile phones stolen from her premises last Friday and believes the same thief had returned.

He ran off out of the salon, located between the PDSA Shop and Cooper Estates, up St Mary’s Road and along Adam and Eve Street.

The entrance to The Beauty Lounge, on The Square

Helen has praised Police for their quick response after she rang 999.

The robber’s described as of mixed race, about 5ft 5in tall, with dreadlock style hair.  He was wearing a hooded top with a parker jacket over the top.

:Police are studying CCTV footage and are appealing for witnesses.

Anyone with information is urged to call Police on 101, quoting Crime Number 18/561/800.