A YOUTH spat at a woman and her son while they were on their daily exercise.

Officers investigating the assault are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

At around 2.05pm on Friday, April 24, a woman and her son were in Potterne Park, Verwood, as part of their daily exercise when they were approached by three boys on mountain bikes. One of the boys verbally abused the woman and spat on both her and her son.

The offender’s saliva landed on the woman’s hair and shoulder and her son’s shoulder. Due to the current concerns over COVID-19 the victims washed themselves and their clothing as soon as they got home.

Police Constable Erin Hill, of Dorset Police, said: “This was an understandably upsetting incident for the victim and her young son and I am keen to speak to those involved to establish the circumstances of what happened.

“I would urge those involved to come forward, and would urge anyone who witnessed the incident to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55200058110. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.