Woman threatened in Colchester during argument over dogs

Essex Police is appealing for information

Officers would like to speak to this man in connection with the investigation
Author: Lettie BuxtonPublished 4th Feb 2021

A woman has reportedly been threatened by a man in Colchester during an argument over the pair’s dogs.

The woman and her daughter were walking their puppy on a lead in Myland Hall Chase at around 2pm on Monday (25 January), when they met a man standing with a Labrador-type dog, which was also on a lead.

The victim’s puppy approached the man’s dog and then jumped back in pain.

The woman and her daughter continued on their walk, but then realised her puppy’s nose was bleeding.

She went back to the man and asked for his details in case she needed to take her puppy to the vet.

But, the man refused and carried on walking.

The woman then tried to make contact with the man again, but he reportedly became aggressive and lunged towards the woman, causing her to fear he was going to be violent, or try to take her phone.

Essex Police is appealing for information on the man (pictured) who they would like to speak to in connection with the investigation.

Anyone with information should submit a report online, use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am and 11pm, or call 101 quoting crime reference 42/13978/21.

Information can also be given to independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.

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