A canine walker suffered a slash wound after an tried theft in Leicester. Investigations to hint two suspects are ongoing.
The sufferer, a person, was walking 4 dogs in Astill Lodge Road, between Anstey and Leicester, at round 9.30am on Friday (April 12) when he was approached by a girl. She then tried to seize maintain of all 4 canine leads in an tried theft.
A person joined the girl as they tried to steal the dogs from the sufferer. Police say the person then produced a “bladed weapon” and attacked the sufferer.
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A Leicestershire Police spokesperson mentioned the person and lady left the scene with out the dogs. The sufferer, who then known as police, suffered a slash wound to his hand within the attack and required hospital therapy.
Investigations into the attack and the tried theft have now been launched by officers. They have known as on anybody with data to talk with them as quickly as attainable.
The spokesperson mentioned: “Officers attended the area, but the suspects were not traced. Enquiries are ongoing into the incident and anyone with information can contact police.”
Anyone with data ought to name Leicestershire Police on 101, quoting incident quantity 24*213154. Alternatively, report data on the drive’s web site.
