A woman’s off-the-lead dog attacked another dogwalker and his pet.

The incident occurred between 6pm and 6.30pm on New Year's Day when the victim, a man in his 30s, was walking his dog on Brinkinfield Road near High Street in Chalgrove.

An off-lead dog approached and attacked him and his dog with the victim sustaining injuries to his hand but did not require hospital treatment, police have said this week.

The offender, who was walking the dog which attacked the victim and his dog, was described as a woman, in her 40s with long brown hair.

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Thames Valley Police has now launched a public appeal for witnesses today (January 6). 

Investigating officer PC Joseph Bowler, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to please come forward, particularly to anyone with video footage that may assist with our investigation.

“Anyone with information relating to the incident should call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting the reference number 43250004236.

“Alternatively, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its website.”

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