A man’s dog has disappeared while he was being attacked in Carlisle.
The victim was with his dog, Zen, in Bitts Park when he was assaulted by a man at about 12.30am.
Zen is a two-year-old female Labrador and Staffordshire bull terrier cross – became separated from him during the incident and it is unclear if Zen ran away or was stolen.
As part of enquiries into the incident, police are asking for anyone who see Zen to get in touch.
The man who carried out the assault was white and about 30 and was with a woman who was white and about 18.
Zen is described as being golden brown with dark patches on her head and tail.
She had on a yellow collar with a handle on it and a tag with the name Zen on it.
If anyone has any information they can call police on 101, referring to incident 23 of October 16.
There is no suggestion Zen is dangerous but police said they would advise anyone who thinks they see her to contact officers rather than restrain her themselves.
