A woman recounts her terrifying experience of being assaulted during a late-night dog walk in York, as police search for the attacker
York: A young woman is sharing her harrowing experience after a man attacked her while she was out walking her dog. It was late at night, and she was just enjoying some music when everything changed.
She was walking her eight-year-old dog in a field when a man suddenly pushed her to the ground. He jumped on top of her and started hitting her. It was a nightmare, and she thought she might not make it.
In that moment, she remembered the self-defense tips her family had taught her. She fought back, scratching him and hitting him wherever she could. She was determined to get some DNA under her nails to help the police catch him.
After managing to escape, she ran home and called the police. They arrived quickly and collected evidence from her nails. Thankfully, she has a strong support system of family and friends, but she’s also faced some judgment for being out at that hour.
She firmly believes that no woman should feel unsafe going out, regardless of the time. The real blame lies with the attacker, and she hopes he’s caught soon to prevent anyone else from being hurt.
Police are actively searching for the suspect, described as a white man in a tracksuit. They’re asking anyone with information or footage from that night to come forward. Meanwhile, patrols in the area have increased to reassure the community.
