Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a 71-year-old man from Horsham, who was walking his dog in the fields off Forest Road. The incident occurred around 6:30 pm on 8 September.
The victim sustained facial injuries after being attacked by an unknown man. The suspect is described as approximately 5’9″, around 60 years old, with grey hair and a full beard. At the time of the incident, he was wearing dark clothing, a blue denim hat, and a belt with three pouches for tools. The suspect was accompanied by four Staffordshire Bull Terriers.
Police have launched an investigation and are urging anyone who witnessed the attack or the moments leading up to it to come forward. Authorities are keen to speak to anyone with information that could help identify the suspect.
If you have any details, please contact Sussex Police online or call 101, quoting serial 1004 of 08/09.
