Appeal after pensioner was punched while walking his dog in Old Hunstanton
Police are appealing for witnesses after a pensioner was assaulted in Old Hunstanton while walking his dog.
Officers are investigating an incident that happened just after 2pm on Tuesday, February 25 when the man was out walking his dog close to the RNLI lifeboat house, along the public sand track for access to the beach huts and coastal pathway.
He was punched by another man walking a Husky-type dog.
The victim, who is aged in his 70s, became unsteady on his feet - and the suspect continued to assault him on the ground.
The police believe the two men may have been involved in a disagreement about their dogs before the assault.
The victim suffered injuries to his face, although they did not require hospital treatment.
Officers would like to speak to anyone in the area at the time who has yet to speak to the police, or anybody who witnessed the incident or stopped to offer assistance.
Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch via the following channels, quoting investigation 36/14087/25.
• Website: https://www.norfolk.police.uk/tell-us
• Email: Gemma.GARNER@norfolk.police.uk
• Phone: 101
• Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via its online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
