Police are investigating after a "verbally aggressive" man approached a woman walking her dog and threw a cycle helmet at her.
The incident happened on June 21 at about 10.30am, when the woman, aged 50, was walking her dog in the Applegarth area of Northallerton and she was involved in an 'incident' with a man.
Police say the man is known to the woman, and that he became verbally aggressive before throwing his cycle helmet at the woman and pushing his bike towards her.
A member of the public came over to help the woman when they heard shouting.
North Yorkshire Police have now launched an investigation and have appealed for information and witnesses, especially the member of the public who intervened.
A spokesperson for the police force said: "On June 21 at around 10.30am, a female aged 50 years was walking her dog in the Applegarth area (DL7 postcode).
"She was involved in an incident with a male whom is known to her.
"The male was verbally aggressive, threw his cycle helmet at the female and pushed his bike towards her.
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"A male member of the public heard the shouting and came over to help the female and the suspect left the area.
"If you are the male that intervened during the incident, we would like to speak to you.
"Please contact the Officer in the Case - PC 1864 Marshall. Email: Fiona.Marshall@northyorkshire.police.uk. Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101. Quote reference: 12260115086."
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