Shop Worker Punched Over Dog Rules Row

7 June 2013, 08:13 | Updated: 30 March 2016, 13:50

Police are looking for a man who may have information about an assault on a member of shop staff in Portsmouth.

They've issued a CCTV image of a dog-walker they want to speak to.

A 24-year-old man employed at the Co-op on Copnor Road was punched in the face over an argument over the shop's policy on customers' dogs. It happened at around 9pm on Friday 31 May.

The man police wish to trace was described as:

-White
-Average build
-5 ft 9 ins tall
-Short dark hair
-Tanned skin
-Wearing a white hooded top, blue shorts, flip flops.
-He was with a brown & white springer spaniel.

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Fratton Police Station by phoning 101. Mini-com users can phone 01962 875000. Alternatively, call the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.