Two Males Charged Following Assault in Tring

Police help local community

Two males have been charged following an assault in Tring.

The incident occurred at around 8.30pm on Monday 27 February, in Dolphin Square.

It is reported that a man was assaulted with an object, believed to have been a knife, and suffered injuries to his arm. He continues to recover.

The suspects then made off on foot in the direction of Frogmore Street.

Officers carried out fast-time enquiries and an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of GBH.

Both males have subsequently been charged with GBH and remanded into custody.

They are due to appear at St Albans Crown Court on Monday 3 April.

Detective Sergeant Paul Burton, who is investigating, said: ‘I hope this result provides re-assurance to our community that we take these incidents very seriously. I would still like to encourage anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have information that could help with our investigation to please come forward. Anyone with information can contact me directly at Paul.Burton@herts.police.uk.’

You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in the Force Communications Room via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/16883/23.

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.