He left his victim, a man in his 60s, in hospital for two weeks with head injuries, police said.

Cleaners are tackling the mess and have urged people to change their ways.

Ashby Leisure Centre and Lido held sessions for the paddling pups for the first time in September.

The club has emptied its coffers and needs support to be ready for a new season in a new home.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and are keen to speak to a driver who stopped at the scene.

They cycled to the UK from Rome, which is the reverse of a challenge they completed 11 years ago.

Dog sessions are increasingly popular across the country, says the lido's operator.

The firm says 40 jobs will be created by the new supermarket.