Appeal After Assault In Welland Park

A dog owner says five men who surrounded him and his family in Market Harborough’s Welland Park were trying to steal his pet.

The group began talking to them about the dog in the area behind the Rose Garden, before an argument started and eggs were thrown at them.

Police are investigating the assault, which happened at around 8.40pm last Sunday (December 27th).

The owner of the dog, who wishes to remain anonymous, told Hfm: “It was evident their intent was on stealing my dog.  The proceeded to throw eggs and verbally abuse us, and try to encircle us. I am putting this out there urging people to be stay vigilant and not tolerate such intimidation.”

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police told Hfm: “A group of youths approached some dog walkers and initially engaged them in conversation about their dog before having an argument and throwing an egg at one of the victims.  The victim wasn’t injured.”

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact 101, quoting crime number 20*682832.

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