Hitchin assault: Police launch CCTV appeal after Walsworth Common attack on woman

By Layth Yousif

11th Nov 2022 | Local News

Herts Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify following a common assault in Hitchin
Herts Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify following a common assault in Hitchin

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify following a common assault in Hitchin.  

At around 4pm on Tuesday 25 October, a woman was walking in Walsworth Common when a man approached her and grabbed her by the arm. No injuries were reported and nothing was taken. The woman ran off to seek help.  

PC Manuela Ungureanu, who is investigating, said: "This was a frightening incident for the victim, and we are doing all we can to trace the suspect. We are releasing an image of a man who may be able to help our enquiries as it is believed he was in the area at the time. If this is you, or you recognise this man, please contact me at [email protected] quoting crime reference 41/87143/22."  

You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in their Force Communications Room via their online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/87143/22. 

     

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