A DOG walker was kicked in the face and lost some teeth following a vicious assault in Phear Park last week.

A DOG walker was kicked in the face and lost some teeth following a 'vicious' assault in Phear Park last week.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the assault in the Park on Wednesday March 4 between 1.25pm and 1.35pm.

Chris Pusey from Exmouth CID said: "A man was speaking with another man when he kicked him the in the face while he was placing his dog on a lead.

"The attack was quite vicious with the aggrieved male loosing some teeth as a result."

Police are requesting that any potential witnesses to this incident call Crimestoppers on: (08452) 777444 quoting crime reference KE/09/559