Police appeal after road rage assault

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man and 6-year-old boy were assualted following a collision in Parliament Square.

The incident happened shortly before 7pm on Saturday (24th August) after a Volkswagen van and a Nissan Juke collided.

Two occupants of the Juke, a man aged in his 30s and a six-year-old boy, were assaulted. They, along with officers who attended the scene, were also subjected to racially abusive language.

A 24-year-old man from Hoddesdon was subsequently arrested on suspicion of assault by beating, using racially or religiously aggravated language with the intent to cause harassment, alarm or distress, criminal damage and failing to provide a drink/drug specimen. He has since been released on bail while enquiries continue.

Detective Sergeant Adam Haines, from the East Herts Local Crime Unit, said: "I am appealing for anyone with information to get in touch as we continue to provide the victims with ongoing support.

"I am particularly keen to talk to anyone who tried to intervene as the situation escalated as they may have crucial information to assist our investigation.

"If you saw what happened, no matter how small or insignificant you think the details you have may be, please email me."

You can also report infromation online, speak to an operator in the police communications room via our online chat or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/70624/24.