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Carlo Simone & Claire Gilbody-Dickerson

Woman 'punched' and floored by thug who attacked her as she walked her dog

Police are hunting for a young thug who knocked down a woman when he "punched" her as she walked her dog in an unprovoked attack.

Shocking footage shows Susan Linnell walking her pooch just before 8:30pm on August 6 when a man in a high visibility jacket charges towards the mum and attacks her for no apparent reason.

Her daughter Becky, who shared a video of the attack in Gillingham on Facebook, said the "young boy" knocked her mum to the floor, causing her to "fall and hit her head".

Police said Ms Linnell was assisted by paramedics but did not require hospital treatment.

Shocking CCTV footage captures the moment a woman was violently attacked by a young thug for no apparent reason (Kent Live WS)

Footage from a Ring.com doorbell camera shows the man walking further down the road moments after the incident.

Becky posted the video of the horrendous incident on Windmill Road as she appealed for anyone who recognised the thug to come forward.

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

Susan Linnell was walking her pooch when the man 'punched' her (Kent Live WS)

"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.

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"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."

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