Police investigate incident involving dog near Perham Down
The victim suffered a minor face injury
Police in Amesbury are investigating after an incident near Perham Down.
An unknown suspect attempted to steal a man's dog and assaulted him on Friday afternoon (6 June).
The victim suffered a minor face injury.
In a statement, Wiltshire Police said: "We are continuing to investigate and appeal for witnesses to an incident near Perham Down on Friday (06/06) afternoon, in which an unknown suspect has attempted to steal a dog and assaulted the dog’s owner in an altercation.
"The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered a minor injury to his face which didn’t require hospital treatment. No knife was seen during the incident.
"The suspect is described as wearing a black and red motorcycle helmet, black clothing including a hooded top with drawstrings.
"We are appealing for anyone who saw a person matching this description, or for anyone who was at Great Perham Copse between 3pm and 4pm on Friday, to get in touch on 101 quoting reference 54250068863."