A WOMAN who attacked a six-months pregnant hairdresser in a Wellington town centre street has been sentenced by magistrates after pleading guilty to the assault.

Ellie Hogg, of Taunton, who also worked as a hairdresser, appeared before Taunton magistrates on charges of assault by beating and causing criminal damage to property valued at less than £5,000.

Magistrates ordered her to complete up to 20 days of rehabilitation activity under the supervision of the probation service by October 12 next year.

Hogg assaulted The Shack hairdressers co-owner Chantz Crane in Fore Street on April 29 leaving her with a black eye and other injuries.

Ms Crane has since given birth to a daughter.

Hogg was also fined £100 and ordered to pay £350 victim’s compensation.