Witness appeal after woman assaulted on Markeaton Park Footbridge

We’re appealing for witnesses after a report of an assault on Markeaton Park Footbridge, following a dog attack.

The incident happened on Monday 29 July at around 9am.

A woman was walking along the bridge, above Queensway, with her dog, when a man walked past with a husky type dog on a loose lead.

The husky grabbed the woman’s dog by the neck, but she managed to recall it after the husky let go.

As she began to walk away with her dog the owner of the husky came up behind her shouting and pushed her into railings causing bruising to her upper body.

The man is described as white, aged in his thirties, with short curly hair and stubble. He was wearing denim shorts and a purple/blue hoodie.

His dog was a large husky type which was light brown in colour and was holding a ball throwing stick.

We understand that a passer-by spoke with the woman a short time later as she was visibly shaken and upset.

Anyone with information, or who recognises the description above, should contact us quoting reference 24*467422.