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Young woman left with horrific facial injuries after alleged glassing at Perth pub

A 20-year-old woman has undergone surgery after her face was allegedly slashed open with a wine glass by another woman at a pub.

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A young woman’s face has been left bloodied after she was allegedly glassed by another woman at a pub in Perth’s north.

Taiya Sampson reportedly underwent surgery on Saturday to repair a deep gash to her cheek and had stitches placed in her forehead after she was allegedly glassed at The Landing in Alkimos on Friday evening.

Taiya Sampson was left with a deep gash on her cheek which required surgery. (9News)
Taiya Sampson was left with a deep gash on her cheek which required surgery. (9News)

Police allege a verbal argument broke out between Ms Sampson and another woman, both aged 20, before it allegedly escalated into a physical altercation.

The woman allegedly hit Ms Sampson with a wine glass and left her with a 5cm gash down her left cheek.

Police confirmed the woman are known to each other.

The incident occurred at The Landing in Alkimos, Perth. Picture: Google Maps
The incident occurred at The Landing in Alkimos, Perth. Picture: Google Maps

The alleged attacker, from Two Rocks, was charged with unlawful wounding a short time later and faced Perth Magistrates Court on Saturday.

She was released on bail and will appear before the Joondalup Magistrates Court on September 4.

Originally published as Young woman left with horrific facial injuries after alleged glassing at Perth pub

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