Appeal for witnesses following assault in Watford

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an assault in Watford.

At around 1.10pm on Sunday 1 September it is reported that a 17-year-old boy was assaulted in The Harebreaks.

It is reported that the suspect exited what is believed to be a white Kia car before punching the victim, leaving him with ABH level injuries.

Police attended alongside colleagues from the East of England Ambulance Service.

A spokesperson for the East of England Ambulance Service said: “A teenage boy was transported to Watford General Hospital for further assessment and treatment for a head injury.”

Inspector Daniel Jones said: "I'd like to thank everyone who has spoken to us so far. We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the assault to please come forward and contact police directly.

"I'm also particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen a white Kia in the area too.

“If you have information you believe will help, please email me.”

You can report information online, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/72782/24.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form.