Man assaults woman after she asked him to put his dog on a lead in Northampton park
and live on Freeview channel 276
Police officers have released an image of a man they want to speak to after a woman was kicked in the leg on the Racecourse in Northampton on Christmas Day (December 25).
The incident took place at 1pm when a woman and her family were walking their pet dog in the park and they were approached by a German Shepherd dog. The dog was not on a lead and became aggressive.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdThe woman asked the male owner of the German Shepherd to put his dog on a lead but he refused. She then became upset as she repeatedly asked the man to take control of his dog.
The dog owner shouted at the woman’s partner then kicked the woman in the leg as the family turned to leave.
A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police said: “Officers are appealing for the man or anyone who may recognise him, to get in touch. Anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting reference number 20000679750 or, alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”