Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Hatfield and are keen to hear from a woman who reportedly intervened.
At around 5pm on Wednesday 30 November, a teenage girl was allegedly assaulted by a group of teenagers following a verbal altercation on Woods Avenue. During the assault, a woman reportedly intervened, and the group ran off.
The victim required hospital treatment and sustained ABH level injuries.
PC Alice Jones, who is investigating, said: “This was a traumatic incident for the victim and we are continuing to investigate and as part of our enquiries I am particularly keen to hear from the woman who reportedly intervened. If you have any information about the incident, please contact me via email.”
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A 13 year old girl and 14 year old girl have been arrested in connection with the incident and have been released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.
