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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, July 13, 2012 · 4 Senior was attacked while out walking his dog Halton police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect responsible for an assault on an Oakville senior, which took place along Shannon Creek Trail, Monday. Police said the 76-year-old was walking his dog in the area of Neyagawa Boulevard and Munn's Avenue when he encountered a man walking a Golden Retriever/Poodle cross offleash. The dogs came together and some snapping and growling ensued at which point the 76-yearold, who asked not to be identified, said he pulled on his dog's leash and slapped his dog on the behind to get him under control. The men and dogs went their separate ways, but as the trail is apparently circular they soon met up again. It was at this point, police said, the other man came over to the 76-year-old and allegedly punched him in the face, causing the senior to lose his balance and fall to the ground. During the altercation, the victim said the man made statements that the victim should be ashamed of the way he treats his dog. The man then left the area, leaving the victim on the ground. The 76-year-old said he had a difficult time getting home as he tore open his knee, on which he had recently had surgery, when he fell. He said he was eventually taken to hospital where he received 23-stitches. Family members of the victim, outraged by the incident have put up posters throughout the area where the incident took place, calling on residents to contact police if they have any information on what happened. The suspect is described as white, approximately 70 yeas of age, clean-shaven and without glasses. At the time of the incident the suspect was wearing a baseball hat with an orange top and beige trim shorts and a T-shirt. The Halton Regional Police Service is investigating this incident and anyone with information is asked to call 905-825-4747, ext. 2215 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).