Man struck with object during Hemel Hempstead assault police believe might have been filmed
A man was struck by an object and injured in an alleged incident of assault reported in Hemel Hempstead.
This afternoon (17 October), Hertfordshire Constabulary has asked for the public’s help regarding an assault on High Street Green.
Police officers believe the incident, which took place at around 3pm on Sunday (13 October), might have been filmed by onlookers.
Witness reports state that a man was walking down the road, when another man got out of his car to hit him with an unidentified weapon.
A man aged in his 40s, sustained cuts to his head, believed to be a result of the blow.
Hertfordshire Constabulary believes the men knew one another.
Detective Constable Natasha Gibbings, from the Dacorum Local Crime Unit, said: “Our enquiries are continuing, and I am urging anyone with information to please get in touch.
“If you saw what happened, have any dash cam or CCTV footage, or any further information, then please contact police.
“I understand someone may have been recording the incident on their mobile phone at the time, and I am keen to obtain this footage to assist the investigation.
“Any information can be emailed to me directly via [email protected].”
Information can also be reported to the police online, via their web chat service, or by calling the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference number 41/85828/24.
Witnesses can also contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously online or by calling 0800 555 111.