POLICE are hunting an 'aggressive male' who chased a young dog walker down a canal path near Carnforth.
Cumbria Police said the incident happened around 8.45am on Thursday near the A6070.
The man was described as being around 5ft6, wearing a black ribbed hat, a black scarf covering his face, a black hooded top, torn black trousers, black gloves and black shoes.
It also appeared that he had a fresh cut and bruise on his knee, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Cumbria police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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