Man in 'critical condition' after Watford High Street attack

The victim, who is in his 30s, was assaulted at 12.50am today (September 17) in The Parade before being rushed to hospital with a serious head injury.

Police believe the attackers were known to the victim, and the victim, along with three friends, had been involved in an earlier incident with the attackers around 12.25am in Market Street.

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The attackers are described as black men wearing dark clothing.

One was reportedly wearing a black puffer jacket with the letters ‘W M’ in white on the back.

Did you see assault in The Parade #Watford town centre between a man and a group of men at 12.50am? Man critical condition. Investigation underway. The group of men are described as black, wearing dark clothing. One of them had a black puffer jacket with ‘W M’ in white. (1/2).

— Watford Police (@WatfordPolice) September 17, 2022

Detective Constable Ian Blackledge said: “The exact circumstances of what happened during the early hours of this morning are being thoroughly investigated."

Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Blackledge directly on 01923 472981 or email ian.blackledge@herts.police.uk.

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