Dog walker in Hornchurch Country Park, Rainham, sprays aerosol in face of woman, 72, before hitting her

Ramzy Alwakeel, Reporter Monday, February 25, 2013
4.25 PM

A woman sprayed an aerosol in the face of a fellow dog walker before hitting her.

The 72-year-old victim was in Hornchurch Country Park, also walking a dog, when the attack happened.

Her assailant was aged between 35 and 40 and had a black and brown Yorkshire terrier.

The attack took place in the Rainham park at about 9am on Tuesday, February 19.

Anyone with information should call Romford CID on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.