Police are investigating a serious assault of a woman at the Sandgate foreshore this morning.
Initial investigations indicate between 7am and 7:30am, a man and the 68-year-old woman had an altercation over the man’s dog.
The man has allegedly spat on the woman and punched her in the face, causing the woman to lose consciousness and fall to the ground.
The man is described as aged in his 30s, Caucasian with an olive complexion, about 180cm tall and was seen wearing a yellow top, dark pants, no shoes and walking a grey American Staffy.
He was last seen walking towards Second Avenue with his dog.
The 68-year-old woman was transported to hospital for treatment.
Police are appealing for anyone that witnessed the incident or may have CCTV or dashcam footage of that area to contact police. As you may be able to assist in the investigation.
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