Two dog walkers were abused and followed by three youths as they walked along a riverbank Downham Market - and one victim was assaulted.

A male and a female, who were walking two dogs, were threatened and verbally abused by three youths and the male was also assaulted.

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The youths then continued to follow the couple shouting threats as they walked along the banks of the River Great Ouse and then into Downham Market via the Whalebone pub and Morrisons supermarket.

The incident took place between 7pm and 8pm on Tuesday, June 20 along the river bank in Downham Market.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the assault. Anyone who has information should contact PC Felicity Stamp at Norfolk police quoting reference 36/44064/23.