Dog walker assaulted following altercation in Telford
Police in Telford are appealing for witnesses after a man out walking his dog with his wife was assaulted following an altercation with another man.
The incident occurred on the Silkin Way footpath on Saturday at around 12.30pm.
The victim’s pet dog became nervous after another dog ran over to it. An unknown man came over and started to call the Labrador away and the victim pointed out to the man that he should have his dog on a lead. The two men then became involved in a verbal altercation.
The altercation became quite heated and as a result the unknown man suddenly hit the victim on the head with his walking stick.
A police spokesman said: "After hitting the victim the offender calmly walked off with his dog, leaving the victim with a significant lump on his head.
"The man who hit the victim is described as being white, aged in his late 50s or early 60s and as having a slim build. He was said to be wearing a grey ‘Thinsulate' hat and a grey bomber jacket.
"Anyone who witnessed this incident, or who may know the identity of the offender, is asked to contact police officers in Telford on 101 or 0300 333 3000, quoting incident number 208S 190113.
"Alternatively, please remember Crimestoppers can also be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 if you'd rather leave information without identifying yourself."
