Police are appealing for witnesses after a dog walker was knocked unconscious by teenagers in St Albans.

The attack happened near the Hypocaust in Verulamium Park, at around 3.30pm on Saturday 13 March.

A man aged in his 50s, who was out walking his dog, was assaulted and briefly knocked unconscious, following an altercation with two teenagers. His mobile phone was also damaged.

The males are described as follows:

  • A white male, aged between 15 and 19 years old, of stocky build, with short dark hair, a pale complexion and a wispy moustache. He was wearing a black puffer jacket and black trousers.
  • A white male, aged between 15 and 19 years old, of athletic build, with short dark hair. He was wearing a black puffer jacket and dark coloured trousers.

Detective Constable Mark Chipchase, from the St Albans Local Crime Unit, said: “Thankfully the victim wasn’t more seriously injured, but he has been left in a lot of pain as a result of the incident.

“I am appealing for anyone who was in the park and saw what happened, or who may have seen these two males, to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to please email mark.chipchase@herts.pnn.police.uk

They can also contact police via non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference: 41/18238/21.

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