Police searching for this man after couple 'spat on' in Middleton Park

Chris Braithwaite and his partner had walked to the park on their daily exercise when they saw a man riding a motorbike.

When the couple confronted the man and told him he shouldn't be riding a motorbike in the park, they said he spat on them and threatened to kill their dogs.

Chris said: "My partner took her phone out as he approached to take a picture of him, as you are not meant to be in Middleton Park on a motorbike.

"He covered his face and slowed down and asked why we were taking his picture, I told him he shouldn't be in the park on his motorbike.

"He spat on us and said he would take her phone off her, it is from this point my partner started videoing him as he turned around and rode back past us.

"He threatened to kill our dogs that were just a bit further up the path."

Anyone with information on the incident or who may recognise the man is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting reference number 13200220258.

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