A man was bitten by a dog after attacking a 19-year-old woman in a Dundee park.
The teenager was assaulted in Hilltown Park while walking her two dogs at around 10pm on Tuesday.
The man responsible was bitten by one of the dogs before he ran off in the direction of James Street.
He is described as being about 40 years old with long, curly, grey or light hair and of stocky build.
He was wearing a red cap, a light blue windbreaker jacket and black cargo trousers.
Resident Andrew Hay described the incident as “worrying”.
Residents ‘worried and shocked’ by assault on teenager
The 36-year-old said: “The park is really popular with dog walkers at all times of the day.
“By and large, it’s a well-lit park and visible to the surrounding properties.
“It’s worrying and shocking to hear a young woman has been attacked.”
One woman, who did not wish to be named, said: “I was out walking my dogs at 10pm and I was unaware this had taken place.
“There is a big dog-walking community around here.
“It’s scary to think this has happened in our area.
“I hope the woman is OK.”
Dog-walker left ‘shaken’ by Hilltown Park attack
Police are now appealing for information about the incident.
Detective Sergeant Paul Walker said: “The woman involved was uninjured but was left shaken by this incident.
“We would urge anyone who may have information or any footage from a dashcam or private CCTV from the area to get in touch.
“If you can help, please call 101, quoting reference 3711 of January 23, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
