Witness appeal following an assault in St Albans

Police are appealing to the public for witnesses and information following an assault in St Albans.

The incident occurred at around 12.20pm on Monday 4 December in Greenwood Park, near to Tippendell Lane.

It is reported that when the victim has gone to the park to meet a friend he was attacked and pushed to the floor by a man wearing a balaclava who used a bladed weapon to assault him.

The victim suffered GBH level injuries including a serious cut to his left hand as well as smaller cuts, bruises and swelling.

Detective Constable Ben Hardwick, who is investigating, said: “I am appealing for any information or people who may have witnessed the incident that happened in Greenwood Park.

“The park is surrounded by a housing estate, so if you live near to the park and have any doorbell footage that may help our enquiries, please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to email DC Hardwick.

Witnesses or anyone with footage of the incident can also report information online, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or you can also call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/96862/23. In an emergency always dial 999.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form (opens in a new window).