Witnesses sought following incident in Watton-at-Stone

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an incident in Watton-at-Stone yesterday (Monday 13 January).

Shortly before 11am, a man aged in his late 80s was found unresponsive in the High Street with a head injury.

He was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

Police were called and fast time enquiries were carried out at the scene. It was established that the man may have been involved in an altercation prior to being injured, sometime between 10.40am and 11am.

A 59-year-old man from North Herts was subsequently arrested and interviewed on suspicion of GBH. He remains in police custody at this time.

East Herts Chief Inspector Mark Collins said: “Our enquiries are continuing at this time to establish how the man came to be injured.

“As part of our investigation, we’re asking any witnesses or anyone with information who hasn’t yet spoken to police to please come forward.

“We’d also like to hear from anyone who may have captured dash cam or CCTV footage which may assist us.”

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 41/3698/25.

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