Moment teenager is punched and kicked by group of males in Hemel Hempstead park attack – as police arrest 16-year-old boy
- Video shows 19-year-old was punched and kicked by group in Gadebridge Park
- Police say a 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assault and violent disorder
- Investigators are still working to establish how the victim’s injuries were caused
Video shows the moment a teenager was attacked by a large group of males in a park in Hemel Hempstead.
The 19-year-old was rushed to hospital with a head injury after being punched and kicked in Gadebridge Park on Friday afternoon.
Hertfordshire Constabulary said a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault and violent disorder on Saturday in connection to the attack. He has been released on bail amid an investigation.
Detective Sergeant Paul Burton, from the Dacorum Local Crime Unit, said: ‘I know this incident has understandably caused a great deal of concern among the local community and I would like to reassure people we are doing all we can to investigate.
Video shows the moment a teenager was attacked by a large group of males in a park in Hemel Hempstead. The 19-year-old was rushed to hospital with a head injury after being punched and kicked in Gadebridge Park on Friday afternoon
‘It is believed that those involved are known to each other.
‘As an arrest has been made, it is imperative that the case is allowed to proceed unimpeded, and we would ask people to please refrain from commenting or speculating on social media.’
Police were called to the park just before 2pm on Friday to reports that a male had been assaulted.
Hertfordshire Constabulary said a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault and violent disorder on Saturday in connection to the attack. He has been released on bail
The 19-year-old sustained a head injury and was taken to hospital by ambulance. He is now continuing to recover from his injuries at home.
Police have also launched an appeal for any witnesses or individuals with information about the attack to email paul.burton@herts.police.uk.
Tipsters can also call the non-emergency number 101 quoting ISR 401 of 3 March to report. Alternatively, one can anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.