Witness appeal following common assault in St Albans

Police are appealing for witnesses and information about a common assault that occurred in St Albans.

It is reported that between 2.30pm and 2.40pm on Monday 15 December, a man was pushed following attempts to stop a teenage boy from shoplifting at the Iceland Foods store on Victoria Street.

Enquiries are being carried out, including a review of any CCTV opportunities, and officers are encouraging anyone with information about the incident or suspect to please come forward.

You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/118821/25.

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.