Hertfordshire Police have released pictures of multiple men they want to identify after an assault and attempted robbery in Watford.

Officers are investigating after a group of men attacked a man in Shepherds Road at around 3.10pm on Monday, June 3.

Police would like to speak to the men pictured as they believe they were in the area at the time.

Police believe the men pictured were in the area at the time.Police believe the men pictured were in the area at the time. (Image: Hertfordshire Police) In the incident, the male suspects approached the victim and demanded his mobile phone, but when he refused they assaulted him.

The victim was was not injured and the group fled the scene in the direction of the Watford Underground station in Cassiobury Park Avenue.

Police believe the men pictured were in the area at the time.Police believe the men pictured were in the area at the time. (Image: Hertfordshire Police) Detective Constable Ben Chandler said: “Our enquiries are continuing, and I am urging anyone with information to please contact us.

“We are releasing these images because we believe the individuals pictured may have been in the area at the time and could have information to assist our investigation.

“Is this you, or do you recognise any of the men pictured? Were you in the area at the time and may have witnessed something that could assist with our enquiries? Please contact me at Ben.Chandler@herts.police.uk quoting crime reference 41/44752/24.”