Appeal for Witnesses

Dear Resident

We are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of an assault in Kings Langley.

Shortly after 9am on Sunday 16 November, a man was reportedly assaulted by another man on the playing fields in Kings Langley School.

The victim, a man aged in his 30s, sustained serious injuries to his face.

A man aged in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of causing GBH with intent. He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Detective Constable Alice Taggart said: “Our enquiries are continuing, and I am urging anyone with information to please come forward.

“I am also particularly keen to speak to anyone who was on the playing fields at the school during the morning. Please email me via alice.taggart@herts.police.uk if you have any information that could help.”

You can also report information online at https://orlo.uk/cnexe, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at https://orlo.uk/33cup or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/108986/25.

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