An alleged assault in a park caused the victim to have a cut on his head.

Police are investigating an alleged assault at Aberford Park, Borehamwood, on October 4 between 3:30pm and 5:30pm.

The victim was sat on a bench in the main park by the lake, where it was reported he was assaulted by a group of people and sustained a cut to his head.

Pupils from nearby schools to the park saw the victim with the cut on his head and stayed to help him.

Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the incident, or anyone who has information about it, to come forward.

To report information, visit herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator on the web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 41/89682/19.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.