Shocking moment woman walking dog is floored by violent thug in random attack

POLICE are hunting a violent thug who floored a woman walking her dog in an unprovoked attack. Susan Linnell was walking her pet pooch just after 8.30pm on August 6 when she was struck by a man running down Windmill Road in Gillingham. In shocking CCTV footage of the incident, the man is seen charging […]

POLICE are hunting a violent thug who floored a woman walking her dog in an unprovoked attack.

Susan Linnell was walking her pet pooch just after 8.30pm on August 6 when she was struck by a man running down Windmill Road in Gillingham.

In shocking CCTV footage of the incident, the man is seen charging down the street before storming into Susan.

The culprit was wearing black tracksuit bottoms with a white stripe and a striking black and white hoodie while carrying a hi-vis jacket.

Susan’s horrified daughter Becky has since shared the video of the attack on Facebook, which has been viewed more than 2,300 times, in an attempt to identify the attacker.

Further footage from a Ring Doorbell shows the man walking down the road just moments after the incident.

A Kent Police spokesman said: “We were called to a report that a woman
had been assaulted by a man in Windmill Road, Gillingham.

“The victim was assessed by a paramedic, but did not require hospital treatment.

“The suspect is described as being white and in his late teens. He is
reported to have been carrying a high visibility jacket and was last
seen running down Longhill Avenue.

“Enquiries remain ongoing and anyone with information that can assist
officers is asked to call Kent Police on 01634 792209 quoting
46/142186/21.

“You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously
on 0800 555111 or complete the online form at
www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”