Man left with cracked eye socket after assault in Baldock

Police are appealing for witnesses and information

Author: Lettie BuxtonPublished 15th Jun 2021

A 21 year-old man has been left with a cracked eye socket after an assault in Baldock.

It happened in the High Street, near the former Templars hotel and restaurant, at around 12.30am on Sunday (13 June).

Detective Constable Nick Jenkins, who is investigating, said:

"The victim does not remember the details of the incident but he has been left requiring surgery for his facial injuries.

"I am appealing for anyone who saw what happened, or has any information which may assist our ongoing enquiries, to please get in touch."

Information can be reported online, by speaking to an operator in the Force Communications Room via online web chat or by calling the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/44239/21.

Alternatively, stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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