A BOY spat on a woman and her seven-year-old son as they took their daily exercise in Verwood.

The pair were walking in Potterne Park when they were approached by three boys on mountain bikes just after 2pm on Friday April 24.

One of the boys verbally abused the woman and spat on both her and her son.

The offender’s saliva landed on the woman’s hair and shoulder and her son’s shoulder. Due to the current concerns over COVID-19 the victims washed themselves and their clothing as soon as they got home.

Police Constable Erin Hill, of Dorset Police, said: “This was an understandably upsetting incident for the victim and her young son and I am keen to speak to those involved to establish the circumstances of what happened.

“I would urge those involved to come forward, and would urge anyone who witnessed the incident to please get in touch.”

Information to Dorset Police on 101, quoting occurrence number 55200058110 or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.