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Police say a woman escaped an attack from an unknown man after the dog she was walking bit the assailant.

Officers responded to the 900 block of Avenue G North around 3 p.m. Friday, according to a news release.

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A woman told them she had been walking her dog near Ashworth Holmes Park when a man approached, attacked her with an edged weapon and tried to take her dog.

The woman’s dog bit the attacker in the leg, allowing her and the pet to get away, the release said.

The victim was treated for minor injuries by paramedics on the scene.

The suspect is described as tall and aboriginal with short hair. He was wearing a black hoodie and jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to call police.