Appeal - Sudbury assault

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Sudbury.

It took place at 7.15pm on Tuesday 30 July 2024 in Friars Meadow.

The victim, aged in his 60s, was walking his dog and was leaving Friar Meadow when he was attacked by the suspect who punched him to the head several times.

The victim was knocked to the floor and lost consciousness for a while. He received hospital treatment and is now released from hospital.

Members of the public came to his aid and administered first aid and took care of the victim’s dog.

The suspect is described as a white male, of skinny build, about five foot 10 inches tall, with short dark cropped hair, facial hair with black Jeans, a black t-shirt and tattoos on arms. He had with him a Mastiff cross dog that had a silver, dark mottled coat, and infected or damaged eye.

Witnesses have stated that the male suspect let his dog run freely in the meadow, scaring dog walkers and their dogs alike.

Police would like to thank the public for their help at the scene and providing first aid to victim prior to police and ambulance arrival.

Any information regarding the suspects please contact Suffolk police quoting crime reference 37/42927/24.

Email: [email protected]

Website – https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us

Phone – Call 101

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org