Appeal following a serious assault in Watford

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious assault which occurred in Watford in the early hours of Sunday, September 27. The incident occurred between 2am and 2.30am on Lower High Street outside McDonalds when the victim, a 36 year old man, was hit to the head which resulted in him losing consciousness. Prior to the assault, the victim and offender had been involved in an altercation inside McDonalds. The victim was taken to Watford General hospital with a head injury where he remains in a stable condition at this time. Detective Constable Dan Devico is investigating and said: “There were a number of people around at the time that will have seen the assault and the events leading up to it. I would ask anyone who was there to please contact me with information about what happened.” Anyone with information should please contact DC Devico on 01923 472984 or via the Herts Police non-emergency number 101 quoting crime reference number C1/15/4505. Alternatively contact the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court.