Constable Craig Mauger of Horsham said the alleged assault occurred near Holy Trinity Lutheran College at 7.15pm.

He said the victim told police the perpetrators – a man and a woman – were walking a grey and white Siberian husky when the assault occurred. 

The victim sustained a split lip and some bleeding. 

“The (alleged male perpetrator) was approximately 24 years old, 172 centimetres tall with a medium build. He had blonde hair, was wearing a grey hoodie and was carrying a fishing rod,” Constable Mauger said. 

Constable Mauger said the victim described the woman as aged in her mid 20s, 176 centimetres tall with dark shoulder-length hair. 

He said she wore a light coloured T-shirt with blue jeans. 

Constable Mauger called on any witnesses to the incident to phone Horsham police on 5382 9200.