A MAN reportedly threw a bag of dog faeces at another dog walker in Poole before attacking her further.

Police say around 2pm on October 15, a women in her 50s was walking her dog in Turners Nursery field near to Uppleby Road in Branksome when she was approached by a man with a Shar Pei dog, who she had encountered in the field on previous occasions.

The man threw a bag containing dog faeces at her, striking her in the face.

The man continued to act aggressively towards the victim and pushed her to the chest, causing her to stumble backwards, and then kicked her to the arm.

The victim left the field and a woman who is believed to live nearby came to see if she was alright.

The man involved is described as in his mid 40s, around six feet seven inches tall and of stocky build.

He was wearing a white Adidas baseball cap, a red hooded top, grey tracksuit trousers and grey trainers.

Police constable Andy Dickinson, of Dorset Police, said: “This incident understandably left the victim very distressed, although fortunately she did not sustain any serious injuries.

“We are carrying out enquiries to identify the man involved and I would urge anyone with information that might assist our investigation to please come forward.

“I understand there may have been other dog walkers in the field at the relevant time and I would urge any witnesses to please make contact with us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240158902.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.