An eyewitness, who does not want to be named, said the man was "deliberately antagonising" grey seals between Winterton and Somerton beach.

They claimed he was “encouraging his dog to go into the water with them".

The man with his dogs on the beach (Image: Dan Goldsmith)

After being told to stop, it is alleged that the man then hit the woman with his mobility scooter.

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