A man was taken to hospital after he was attacked in a park.

Police said they were called at 2pm on Friday, March 3 to reports that a 19-year-old man had been assaulted following an altercation with a group of other males.

Officers attended Gadebridge Park in Hemel Hempstead, along with the ambulance service, and the victim required treatment for head injuries.

Watford Observer: Gadebridge Park in Hemel HempsteadGadebridge Park in Hemel Hempstead (Image: Google Street View)

It is believed that those involved are known to each other and an investigation is currently ongoing.

Hertfordshire constabulary said: “We are aware that there is phone footage of the incident in circulation and would appeal to anyone who has possession of this to contact us immediately.”

Witnesses, anyone with information or phone footage of the incident can contact the police by calling 101 quoting ISR 401 of 3 March.

Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted to stay 100% anonymous on 0800 555 111 or via its untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.