Man assaulted for asking owner to put dogs on a lead

Police are appealing for mobile phone footage of a man being assaulted after he asked for dogs to be put on a lead at Iffley Lock in Oxford.

The victim, a man in his 30s, was pushed at around 8.13pm on Sunday June 2 at Iffley Lock in Oxford after asking the owner to leash the dogs, said police.

Police want to speak to a member of the public who recorded the assault on his mobile phone.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Lee Dix said: “I would like to appeal for the member of the public who recorded the incident on his phone in case they have captured something that could assist our investigation."

If you believe this was you, or if you or you would like to report anything further, you can get in touch with the police by either making a report online or by calling 101 quoting reference number 43240257706.

Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.