The owner of a dog who overturned an 84-year-old man is being looked for by authorities after the pensioner’s death.
On May 22, the man and a boy were walking along the Forth and Clyde Canal course in the instructions of Erskine Bridge.
A female was likewise walking with a dog and, upon approaching the males, the dog leapt up and knocked the older man to the flooring.
The female stopped and assisted the man prior to continuing in the instructions of Bowling Basin.
Later that night, the 84-year-old ended up being weak and went to healthcare facility.
He stayed in healthcare facility to be dealt with for the injuries he sustained prior to diing on June 5.
Police said that his death is not being dealt with as suspicious, nevertheless, queries into the scenarios are continuous.
As part of this, officers have actually introduced an attract trace the owner of the dog.
The dog is thought to be roughly knee height to an adult and black.
Sergeant John Robertson said: “Since authorities were informed of the occurrence and the subsequent death of the man, a variety of queries have actually been carried out and our ideas stay with his family who have actually lost their enjoyed one.
“This turn of occasions will likely come as a shock to the dog’s owner, and it is vital to the examination that they are recognized and traced.
“We have a minimal description of the dog, which is believed to have actually been roughly knee height to an adult and black in colour.
“This is an area frequented by locals and dog walkers. I would appeal directly to the woman involved in this incident to come forward, or anyone who could have information relevant to the enquiry that can help us in tracing her and the dog.”
Those with details needs to call Police Scotland by means of 101 and quote occurrence number 2094 of May 25, or a confidential report can be offered to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
