Dog walker hit in the face in Bridport
The incident happened in the Bridport Community Orchard
Last updated 21st Mar 2022
A man's been assaulted while walking his dog in Bridport.
Dorset Police have just released details of the incident that happened around 8pm on Wednesday night.
The victim – a local man aged in his 50s – was walking his dog in the Bridport Community Orchard to the rear of St Mary’s Church in South Street when he had a verbal altercation with another man.
It's reported that the man then punched the victim in the face, causing a bump to his head.
Police Constable Dan White, of West Dorset police, said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed what happened to please get in touch.”
How to contact Dorset Police
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220042489.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.