Police in Watford for information and witnesses following an incident where a pedestrian walking with his dog was hit by a car and subsequently assaulted.
Between 8.25pm and 8.45pm on Wednesday 25 September the victim was crossing St Albans Road in Watford when he was involved in a collision with a car.
There was a subsequent verbal altercation before two men got out of the vehicle and assaulted the man.
It happened close to the junction with Judge Street, near to the Tesco Express store.
Detective Constable Georgia Boyle, from the Watford Local Crime Unit, said: “The victim required treatment for a bleed on his brain, numerous facial fractures and two black eyes. He remains in hospital at this time.
“We have arrested two men in connection with this incident and they have been released on police bail while our investigation continues.
“I am appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what happened to please get in touch by emailing me at georgia.boyle@herts.police.uk.”
You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report quoting crime reference 41/80355/24.
Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.
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