Man assaulted and his dog thrown into bushes during incident in Bury St Edmunds

A man was assaulted suffering cuts to his head while his dog was thrown into bushes during an incident in Bury St Edmunds.

Officers received a report on Sunday, August 24, that a male aged in his 60’s had been assaulted at some point between 6.20pm and 6.30pm.

It took place between the wooded area of Cumberland Avenue to the Marham Park estate in Bury St Edmunds.

Officers at this stage believe it to be racially motivated.

The victim sustained cuts to his head.

A dog belonging to the victim was also thrown into the bushed area of the woods.

The suspects were on bicycles accompanied by a young child who then continued to cycle off through Cumberland Avenue towards Severn Road.

Police have an image of the people they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

Anyone who knows who was responsible should contact Bury St Edmunds police, quoting crime number 37/47954/25

Phone: Call 101.

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