Pensioner interviewed under caution after reports dog walker was attacked in Washington park

Officers received a report that a man had been attacked in Albany Park, Washington, while out walking his dog earlier in May.

He was reportedly confronted by another man – described at the time as a white, in his 60s and of slim build – who had a white and brown ‘terrier-type’ dog with him.

In a previous appeal, Northumbria Police said the offender knocked the victim to the ground, where he was punched and kicked, leading to a broken arm.

A police spokesman said on Friday, May 29: “A 68-year-old man has been interviewed under caution. Anyone with information who has yet to come forward is asked to contact us via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of our website quoting log 343 030520.”

The incident happened on Sunday, May 3 at around 10.30am.

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