Hiker 'swung ice axe' at Scottish walker halfway up mountain after 'pouring water over her dog'
The man then allegedly struck the woman over the head with a bag.
Police are appealing after a male mountain climber allegedly assaulted a women and swung an ice axe at her halfway up a mountain in the Trossachs.
The victim was walking with a friend and her dog on Ben Ledi, near the town of Callander, on January 3 when the incident happened.
The male hiker reportedly poured water over the dog and threatened the victim, before brandishing an ice axe and swinging it in her direction.
It is alleged the man then assaulted her by striking her over the head with a bag containing plastic tubs.
The suspect is described as a white male in his 50’s and around 5'10 with a medium build.
He is described as having brown hair and was wearing a black hat, black hiking gear with a green bag.
Police are urging anyone with information to report it to the police, by calling 101 and quoting incident 1771 of January 3.