Man Attacked Outside Hitchin Supermarket

A man in his twenties suffered several injuries following an attack outside a supermarket in Hitchin.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information regarding the assault which took place outside Sainsbury's in Hitchin on Tuesday 27th December.

At around 12.20pm the victim, a man in his twenties from Hitchin, was approached from behind by two men. One punched him to the head and the other then kicked him. The victim suffered a broken nose, injuries to his eye socket and cuts to his face.

Detective Constable Will Ainsworth from the Local Crime Unit in Hitchin is investigating and said: "This attack happened in broad daylight in a busy area of Hitchin. I am confident there will have been a number of people in the area who will have seen what happened.

"If you were in the area at the time of the incident and have any information which would assist the investigation, please call police."

Anyone with information should call Herts Police via the non-emergency number 101 quoting crime reference number G1/11/3575. Alternatively call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.