The victim was walking his dog in Albany Park, Washington, on Sunday, May 3 when he was confronted by another man, who is said to have had a terrier-type white dog with brown patches with him.
The offender knocked the victim to the ground, where he was punched and kicked.
The offender is described as a white male in his 60s, of slim to medium build with a grey beard, white grey hair and glasses.
He was described as wearing a light-coloured long-sleeve top, jeans and black trainers at the time of the incident.
Contact Northumbria Police via the Tell Us Something page of their website quoting reference 049543L/20. You can also email [email protected].
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