A remarkable story about a woman who was attacked during the theft of her handbag.

A journalist who suffered serious facial injuries during a late night city centre assault has been allowed home.

Christine Harle, a sub-editor with The Journal, is recovering well after undergoing reconstructive face surgery at Newcastle General Hospital.

She was attacked as she left work at 1.20am on January 11, and had her handbag stolen.

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