A DOG walker was attacked and punched in the head.
Essex Police have launched a CCTV appeal following the incident in Southchurch Avenue, Southend, on December 22.
A woman was outside a shop when a man approached her and got into argument with her about her dog at around 2.40pm.
The man claimed the dog, described as a Jack Russell, had scared a young child that was with him.
He then attacked the woman, punching her a number of times in the head, before leaving the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to call Southend police station on 101 quoting crime reference 42/187558/18 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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