We are appealing for information after an assault on a train in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire.
The incident happened at around 11pm on Friday (3/2) on board the 10.39pm Hertford East to Liverpool Street service.
The victim, a 37-year-old man, became involved in a verbal altercation with another passenger on the train, who he did not know. The man assaulted the victim and then left the train at Cheshunt.
The victim sustained severe bruising and swelling to his face and head and was taken to hospital for treatment. He has since been discharged.
The offender is white, around 16 years old, 5ft5ins, of slim build and he was wearing a dark blue hoody and dark coloured trousers.
He was with a group of other people on the train.
Investigating officer, Det Sgt Dean Percival, said: “I would like to speak to anyone who was on the train or at the station who saw what happened. The victim sustained nasty injuries as a result of this assault which appears to have been the result of a disagreement on board the train.
“If you have any information about the incident, please contact me via the 0800 40 50 40 number or by texting 61016, quoting reference number 190 07/02/17.”
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