Three young children are wanted by police in connection with the assault of an elderly lady in South Oxhey.

At about 3pm on July 14, an 82 year old lady was waiting at a bus stop in Hayling Road when she was approached by three boys aged between ten and eleven-years-old.

One of them pushed her causing her to fall, and then ran off towards Brookdene Avenue. The woman was helped up by a member of the public.

The suspects are described as white and about four feet eight inches tall.

PC Sally Bonner-May is investigating and said: "Thankfully the victim was not injured during but understandably has been left extremely shaken by this mindless act.

"This is being investigated as an assault and I would ask anyone who has any information about the incident to contact police."

Anyone with information can telephone PC Sally Bonner-May on 101 quoting crime reference number C3/12/750, or through Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.