A RUNNER feared a dog was going to bite his throat after it chased him and put its paws on his shoulders.

The victim, in is 70s, alerted police after the incident on a path at Sherford Bridge, near Sugar Hill in Wareham at 8.30am on Sunday April 18.

The man saw three people walking with two Standard Poodles. One is described as large, dark brown in colour and off the lead and the second dog is described as younger than the first, light brown and on a lead.

A spokesman for Dorset Police said: "The man stopped running and waited for the group to pass, but when he started running again the dogs began to chase him and the larger dog jumped up and put its paws on the man’s shoulders. The man was concerned that the dog was going to bite his throat so he pushed it away.

"The woman called after it shouting “Gunner”, but did not make any attempt to retrieve the dog. She was described as white, aged in her 40s, approximately five feet six inches tall and of medium build with medium length hair and was wearing a light blue jacket."

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She was with a girl aged between 10 and 15-years-old and another female between 15 and 20.

Police Constable Jennie Sykes-Martin, of Dorset Police, said: “While the victim in this incident did not sustain any physical injuries, he was put in real fear of his safety and left feeling very shaken up.

"I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, or recognises the dogs and their owner from the description given, to please get in touch."

Information to Dorset Police on 101, quoting occurrence number 55210060401, or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.