Police are hunting a bald man seen using a hi-vis coat and accompanied by a huge black dog who struck a park-goer in the face.
Officers state the attack in Congleton Park followed a run-in in between a man and a lady and a teen. At some point in between the park and Willow Street a man – believed to be understood by the group of teenagers – approached the victim and punched him in the face triggering severe injuries.
The suspect is referred to as white, with a bald head, and aged about 50. He was using a yellow hi-vis tee shirt, and black or dark grey employee’s pants. He had a big black dog with him.
Detectives are now appealing for witnesses to the occurrence, referred to as a severe attack, which occurred at 6.58pm on Friday, June 9. Meanwhile, patrols have actually been stepped up in the park.
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DC Dave Wilkinson, of Cheshire Police, said: “The injuries led to the victim needing to go to healthcare facility to be dealt with for his injuries. I comprehend this might trigger some issue in the neighborhood, so we have actually stepped up patrols in the location.
“I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the assault or has any information that would help us identify the suspect to contact us.”
Anyone with info must call Cheshire Police on 101 or by means of the https://www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us pricing quote IML 1567965. Alternatively, info can be provided anonymously by getting in touch with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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