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Lauren Goodger was seen in public for the first time on Thursday following an alleged attack which led to the arrest of her boyfriend Charles Drury on the day of their baby's funeral.
The former TOWIE star, 35, was spotted with a serious black eye in pictures shared by The Sun - a week after the attack.
She appeared sombre as she pushed her one-year-old daughter Larose along in a pram while running errands in Essex.
Awful: Lauren Goodger was seen in public for the first time on Thursday following an alleged attack which left her with a 'fractured eye socket'
Onlookers told The Sun Lauren was trying to get back to normal life after suffering from a 'fractured eye socket'.
One said: 'She's a working mum and life has to continue. You could see her black eye very clearly.'
MailOnline has contacted Lauren's representatives for comment.
Incident: The former TOWIE star, 35, was spotted with a serious black eye in pictures shared by The Sun - a week after the attack which led to the arrest of her boyfriend Charles Drury on the day of their baby's funeral
A close friend of Lauren's, Lauryn Goodman, has admitted she is brought to tears every time she looked at the star's face after the incident.
Lauryn, 31, told how Lauren has been through the 'roughest, darkest ride in secret' as she shared a message of support to her pal on Instagram.
Lauren's daughter Lorena died on July 8 after being born with the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck and she was laid to rest on August 3.
Charles, who has denied attacking Lauren, was arrested in the hours after the funeral on Wednesday night on suspicion of assault and has since been bailed.
Speaking out: A close friend of Lauren's, Lauryn Goodman, has admitted she is brought to tears every time she looked at the star's face after the assault
Candid: Lauryn, 31, told how Lauren has been through the 'roughest, darkest ride in secret' as she shared a message of support to her pal on Instagram
Lauren's sister Nicola shared a snap of Lauren's daughter Larose and said: 'This gorgeous little girl doesn't even know how lucky she is to have such a strong amazing mum! As long as you have each other you'll both be fine.'
Lauryn, 31, reshared the post and detailed her friend's horrendous injuries on her Instagram Stories on Monday evening.
She said: 'Couldn't have said this better myself. Seen a few things as well and I'd like to say there are NEVER 2 sides to a story when my friend's face looks how it does. She is unrecognisable.
'Brings me to tears every time I look at her. No amount of lies you tell will ever hide the truth now. Please if anyone ever finds themselves in this situation never think staying quiet or hiding is best.
'Always confide and reach out to people. Better days will come and you aren't trapped. Promise. Be strong for your little ones.'
Attack: Charles (pictured right), who has denied attacking Lauren, was arrested in the hours after the funeral on Wednesday night on suspicion of assault and has since been bailed
In a separate post, Lauryn spoke about how people are 'quick to judge' Lauren, but described her as 'one of the kindest hearted people I've ever met'.
She wrote: 'You have a genuine soul and would never ever wish bad on anyone. I wish I could take the pain away for.
'Larose is so lucky to have such a strong woman mum.'
Lauryn continued: 'I wish people knew YOU, you are SO funny, genuine, beautiful inside and out and have been through the roughest, darkest, ride in secret.
'This is one of the problems with the celeb world and social media. Everyone is so quick to judge every little thing. You're a real one and trust me things will get better.'
Hiding: Lauren is reportedly staying with a friend following the alledged attack in Upminster (Charles pictured with Larose)
Lauren had to go to hospital for serious facial injuries and was interviewed by police.
She had just attended her daughter's funeral with her family and was allegedlty attacked later that night.
Police were called at 00.37am on Thursday to reports of an altercation and Charles was arrested on suspicion of assault.
He was released on bail in the early hours of Friday morning, according to police.
Lauren was taken to hospital by her friend after the incident for medical check-ups and has since been awaiting her X-Ray results.
'Lauren is absolutely terrified. This has shaken her badly,' a source told The Sun on Sunday.
'She suffered some nasty injuries and fears she has suffered a broken eye socket.'
