Blind dog walker assaulted by boys, police say

Police have launched an investigation after a blind dog walker was allegedly harassed and assaulted in Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire Police said a group of teenage boys reportedly rode their mopeds in circles attempting to punch the victim, a man in his 60s, in Coleford on 20 April.

The incident took place on the corner of Market Place at about 20:30 BST, and resulted in the victim falling over.

Police said the victim regularly walks in the area and officers believe the boys have targeted him before because of his of his visual impairment by shouting abuse and following him around.

In another incident on 24 April, the group verbally abused the man when he was walking his dog in the town centre at about 20:30 BST, police said.

Officers are keen to hear from a member of the public who helped the man up after he was assaulted on 20 April.

They added anyone with information on the two incidents should also contact them.

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