A 16-year-old boy has sustained a black eye and scratches to his neck after he was reportedly assaulted by five unknown teenagers in a St Albans park.

The incident occurred at around 6.40pm on Wednesday, June 14, in Clarence Park, and police are now appealing for witnesses and information.

PC C-Jay Callaghan, who is investigating, said: "This was a distressing incident, and our enquiries are continuing as we look to establish the full circumstances of what happened.

"Were you in the park at the time and saw what happened? A number of parents tried to intervene and help the victim, and we are appealing for any witnesses to please come forward and speak with us."

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Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Callaghan at c-jay.callaghan@herts.police.uk.

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in the Force Communications Room via the online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/47757/23. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

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