Dog walker suffers broken rib after being punched and kicked in Harborough park
A dog walker was pushed to the ground and kicked in front of many people in a Harborough park.
Now police are keen for those who may have witnessed the attack in Little Bowden Recreation Ground, Scotland Road, to come forward.
The male victim suffered a broken rib during the attack, which happened at around 7.50pm on Friday, July 10.
Leicestershire Police said attack happened after the two men were involved in a 'verbal altercation'.
"The victim was then pushed to the ground and kicked, sustaining a broken rib," said a spokesperson for Market Harborough and Lutterworth Police.
"The suspect has been described as a white man, in his 60s, about 5ft 6ins tall and of medium build, he had strawberry blonde hair which was greying. He was wearing a blue t-shirt, green shorts and cream trainers. He was walking a chocolate brown Labrador dog at the time.
"We are releasing an image of a man we would like to speak to in connection with the incident – we appreciate it doesn’t show the man facially, but someone may recognise his build or the dog.
"There were several people in the park at the time of the incident who may have witnessed what happened, officers are urging them to come forward.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 515 Charlotte Holyoak on 101 or via https://leicspolice.link/ugIAK, quoting crime number 26*407650."