VIDEO: Teenager is punched and kicked by group of males in Hemel Hempstead park attack
Moment teen is punched and kicked by group of men in attack on park in Hemel Hempstead – police arrest 16-year-old boy
- Video shows the 19-year-old being beaten and kicked by a mob in Gadebridge Park
- Police report that a 16-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of assault and violent disorder
- Investigators are still trying to determine how the victim’s injuries were caused
Video shows the moment a teenager was attacked by a large group of men in a park in Hemel Hempstead.
The 19-year-old was taken to hospital with head injuries after being punched and kicked in Gadebridge Park on Friday afternoon.
Hertfordshire Constabulary said a 16-year-old boy was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of assault and violent disorder in connection with the attack. He has been released on bail as part of an investigation.
Detective Sergeant Paul Burton, of the Dacorum Local Crime Unit, said: ‘I know that this incident has understandably caused great concern among the local community and I want to reassure people that we are doing everything we can to investigate.
Video shows the moment a teenager was attacked by a large group of men in a park in Hemel Hempstead. The 19-year-old was taken to hospital with head injuries after being punched and kicked in Gadebridge Park on Friday afternoon
It is believed that the people involved are known to each other.
“As an arrest has been made, it is imperative that the case proceeds unmolested, and we ask people to please refrain from commenting or speculating on social media.”
Police were called to the park just before 2 p.m. on Friday to report that a man had been assaulted.
Hertfordshire Constabulary said a 16-year-old boy was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of assault and violent disorder in connection with the attack. He has been released on bail
The 19-year-old suffered a head injury and was taken to hospital by ambulance. He is now recovering from his injuries at home.
Police have also appealed to witnesses or anyone with information about the attack to email paul.burton@herts.police.uk.
Tipsters can also call the non-emergency number 101 citing ISR 401 dated March 3 to report. Alternatively, one can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.