A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with an assault which took place in a Stevenage car park.

The incident happened around 4.30pm on Monday, April 29, in the Leisure Park car park, near to the train station.

A teenage boy was walking through the car park when a verbal altercation with a group of teenagers took place.

The victim, aged 17, was allegedly punched, leaving him with a bloody nose and broken glasses.

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Following enquiries, a 14-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the incident. He has since been released on police bail while enquires continue.

Detective Constable Matthew Reed, who is investigating, said: "I am continuing to appeal for anyone with information to please come forward.

"Did you see what happened, or have any further details to assist our investigation? Please email me at Matthew.Reed@herts.police.uk. Thank you."

You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact, or by calling the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/33827/24.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.