A social media video showing a man being punched and kicked repeatedly by a group of youths is being investigated by police.
The footage, believed to have been taken on August 12, shows the victim being attacked in Cassiobury Park and possibly suffering "significant injuries".
Police say the youths then appear to have stolen his phone.
Today (September 7), Detective Sergeant Helen Dickson said: “From the footage, we believe that the victim is a white man aged roughly in his 50s or 60s.
“We believe he may have sustained significant injuries during the attack.
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“I am aware that some time has passed since this incident took place, but we have been conducting extensive enquiries in our efforts to identify the victim to ensure that he is ok and in order to progress our investigation.
“If this was you, or if you have any information that you think may help us, please get in contact as soon as possible.”
Information can be eamiled to helen.dickson@herts.police.uk or via 101 quoting crime reference 41/68171/22.
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