Elderly woman seriously assaulted in Welwyn Garden City
The 82 year-old is currently in hospital
Last updated 8th Dec 2021
An elderly woman has been seriously assaulted in Welwyn Garden City.
It happened at around 2.40pm on Monday (6 December).
The 82 year-old was in Lloyds Bank in Howardsgate when she became involved in an altercation with another customer.
She is currently in hospital with serious injuries, which police have said are being treated as GBH.
Detective Inspector Adam Bridges, from the Welwyn Hatfield Local Crime Unit, said:
"A 24 year old from Welwyn Garden City has been arrested on suspicion of assault (GBH) and remains in police custody at this time.
"I am appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch.
"Were you in the bank at the time?
"Did you see the incident or the events leading up to it?
"Any information you have, no matter how small it might seem, could be vital to our investigation so please don’t hesitate to get in touch."
People can report information online or speak to an operator in the Force Communications Room via online web chat quoting crime reference 41/95733/21.
Alternatively, stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form.