Dog kicked and man was punched in the face while out walking as police issue CCTV image
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to
An investigation has been launched after a man was punched in the face and his dog was kicked while out for a walk in Portsmouth.
Hampshire Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to following the alleged assault in Southsea which happened between 3.20pm and 3.30pm on Monday, November 2.
Police said a man and woman reported that they were walking their two dogs in Milton Park opposite Clovelly Road when they were approached by a male dog walker.
A police spokesperson said: “It was reported the male dog walker kicked one of the couple's dogs and then punched the man several times in the face. He also swung a dog lead at the couple and became verbally abusive.
“He then left the area in the direction of Goldsmith Avenue.
“Enquiries are ongoing but we are asking the public's help to identify the man in this image.
“If you know who this is, or have any information about this incident, please call 101 quoting reference 44260537341.”