Kent Police released this image of an attempted robber who tried to steal a man’s dog before hurling ‘acid’ in the victim’s face
Detectives have released an image of an attempted robber who tried to steal a man’s dog before hurling ‘acid’ in the victim’s face.
The suspects, believed to be two men, threw the noxious substance over the victim when he refused to hand over his pet.
Police launched an appeal earlier this week and they have now shared a computer-generated image of one of the attackers.
Detective Constable Celia King said: ‘We would like to speak to the person shown in the computer generated image.
‘I would urge anybody who recognises the man or anyone with information about the incident to call the appeal line.’
The incident happened on a footpath Hubbard’s Lane in quaint Boughton Monchelsea, Kent, between 7.30am and 8.30am on Sunday, August 19.
A police spokesman said the victim was walking along a footpath when two men tried to steal his dog.
The incident happened on a footpath Hubbard’s Lane (pictured) in quaint Boughton Monchelsea, Kent, between 7.30am and 8.30am on Sunday, August 19
When the victim challenged them, he and the dog were reportedly sprayed with a noxious substance by one of the men.
The man had to be treated in hospital and the dog was taken to a vet as a precaution.
A police spokesman said: ‘One of the men is described as being white, in his mid 40s, 5ft 11in tall, of large build and with short dark hair.
‘He was wearing a white t-shirt and jeans.
‘The second man is described as being white, in his 30s, 6ft tall, of slim build and with dark hair.’
In the initial appeal police warned other dog walker to be ‘vigilant’.
Detective Sergeant Jemma Croppe said: ‘We are urging dog walkers in the area to be vigilant and are advising them to keep dogs on leads.’