Man 'punched in the face' in assault in Radlett park

A police appeal has been launched. <i>(Image: PA)</i>
A police appeal has been launched. (Image: PA)
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A man has been "punched in the face" during an assault in a Radlett park.

The incident occurred between 12.45pm and 1.15pm on Wednesday (March 18) within the Phillimore Recreation Ground on Gills Hollow.

It is reported that the victim, a 64-year-old man, was sitting down on a bench in the park when another man struck him in the face.

The suspect is described as being around 25 years old, around 5ft6 ins tall, with short dark hair and facial hair. He was also accompanied by a woman of a similar age.

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PC Darren Arbuthnott, who is investigating, said: “I want to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or may recognise the description of the suspect, to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information can contact PC Arbuthnott via emailing Darren.arbuthnott@herts.police.uk.

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, by speaking to an operator via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or by calling the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/25843/26.

Alternatively, stay anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via an untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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