Dog walker attacked from behind during unprovoked assault
A man's been hit on the head while out walking his dog in Sturminster Newton
Officers are investigating an unprovoked assault on a man in Sturminster Newton.
Details have just been released about the incident that happened at around 8.35pm on Saturday 30 October 2021.
The victim – a local man aged in his 40s – was walking his dog along the trailway when he was approached from behind by two male young people.
It is reported that they hit him on the head causing him to fall to the floor, before running off.
The victim sustained swelling to his head and was very shaken up following the incident.
Police appeal
Police Community Support Investigator Kayleigh Hole, of North Dorset police, said: “This was an unprovoked assault and we will be doing all we can to identify those responsible.
“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed what happened or saw any suspicious activity in the area to please come forward.
“We do not tolerate violence in our communities and would appreciate any information from the public that may help our enquiries.”
How to contact Dorset Police
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210175533.