Google MapsPolice are searching for a man wearing a snood after a woman was assaulted in Dalbeattie woods.
The 51-year-old woman was walking a dog around 11.35am on Wednesday when a man ran at her and pushed her to the ground.
She did not require medical treatment, and the man continued running.
The suspect is described as wearing black clothing, which included a hooded top and snood.
Inspector Lyndsey Nicolson said: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding this incident and to trace the man involved.
“If you were in the area of Dalbeattie woods on Wednesday morning, or have any information that may assist us, please contact 101 quoting incident number 1192 of August 6.”
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