Woman is racially abused and assaulted by dog-walker as she walks to work in York

Police have today appealed for witnesses to a racially aggravated assault on a woman in the street in York.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Dec 2018, 11:33 BST
Updated 3rd Dec 2018, 12:35 BST
The junction of Greendykes Lane and Barstow Avenue. Photo: Google.The junction of Greendykes Lane and Barstow Avenue. Photo: Google.
The junction of Greendykes Lane and Barstow Avenue. Photo: Google.

The victim had been walking to work when a woman walking a dog approached her and verbally abused her before physically assaulting her, police said.

It happened on Greendykes Lane with the junction of Barstow Avenue at 9.45am on November 19.

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The suspect is described as white, in her early 60s, 5ft 2ins and of medium to large build.

She had light brown, frizzy hair in a short bob and was wearing a light grey three-quarter-length padded coat.

Her dog was a small Jack Russell which was white with brown patches.

Witnesses can contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.