We are appealing for witnesses following a reported assault on Saint Thomas Street, Lymington.

The incident, which occurred between 12.45pm and 12.55pm on Monday 28 April, left the victim – a man in his 40s - with a dog bite to the hand, caused by a Dalmatian.

The victim required subsequent hospital treatment as a result of the injury caused.

We are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area of Saint Thomas Street, between Marks & Spencer and The Six Bells, at the time of the incident.

Did you witness anything of it? Do you have any footage of the incident, including CCTV, dash cam, mobile phone or doorbell camera?

If you can help us in our investigation, or if you have any other information which may assist us, please call 101 and quote incident number 44250184576.

You can also report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, below;

https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ 

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or via their website, below;

https://crimestoppers-uk.org/