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A pensioner has allegedly been attacked while walking her dog.

The woman in her 70s was allegedly set upon shortly before 11am in a park close to Plumtree Road in Thorngumbald, on Friday, April 17.

A 31-year-old man has been arrested after the unprovoked attack and remains in custody.

The woman has not suffered any serious injuries.

A spokesman for Humberside Police said: "A man has been arrested this morning after an unprovoked attack on a woman in her 70s who was out walking her dog.

"We were called shortly before 11am today to reports that a man had attacked a woman in a park off Plumtree Road in Thorngumbald.

"The woman has not suffered any serious injuries and was able to get home safely, our officers were quickly on the scene and arrested a 31-year-old man nearby.

"He remains in custody as we continue our enquiries."

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Anyone that witnessed the incident that have not already spoken with police should call them on 101 quoting log number 147 of April 17 2020.