A woman has sustained facial injuries after reportedly being assaulted by a group of teenagers.

The incident allegedly took place at around 6pm on Friday (February 24) on Gossoms End.

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At that time, the woman and a teenage boy exited a bus from Hemel Hempstead, near Riverside Gardens, before reportedly being approached by a group of teenagers.

The woman sustained a facial injury before the suspects fled towards Tesco, on Berkhamsted's High Street.

Three boys aged 17, 15 and 14 have since been arrested.

They have been released on bail, whilst police continue their enquiries.

DS Paul Burton said: “Our enquiries are continuing, and we are appealing for any witnesses to please come forward.

“I am particularly keen to trace a passing motorist who may have witnessed the incident and spoke to the victim.

"If this was you, or you have any further information to assist our investigation, please email me at paul.burton@herts.police.uk.”

                                                                                                                                

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Information can also be reported online at herts.police.uk/report or by calling non-emergency number 101.

Anonymous information can be given to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.