Runner verbally abused by dog owner after being confronted by three animals

A man has been verbally abused in Bury St Edmunds after he was confronted by three dogs while he was out running.

Police said the incident took place on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at around 6pm.

A man was running in a field off the B1106 Marham Parkway when the dogs ran up to him causing him to stop. He asked the owner of the animals to get them under control and was verbally abused.

The suspect is described as middle aged, unshaven who was with a young teenage girl. One of the dogs was a Boxer-type breed.

Anyone who can help police with their inquiries can contact them quoting crime reference number: 37/64998/23

Website – http://www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update

Email: ccc@suffolk.pnn.police.uk

Phone – Call 101.

Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org