A MAN was punched in the stomach in an unprovoked attack in broad daylight. The 33-year-old was walking along Green Lanes in Hatfield when he was approached by the thug. His attacker then walked off towards the shops and got into a taxi. The vi
A MAN was punched in the stomach in an unprovoked attack in broad daylight.
The 33-year-old was walking along Green Lanes in Hatfield when he was approached by the thug.
His attacker then walked off towards the shops and got into a taxi.
The victim from Hatfield suffered minor injuries in the assault, at 11.30am on Wednesday.
Pc Annette Sims said: "It is believed a taxi took the offender to Hatfield town centre.
"I would urge this taxi driver - who is described as a white man in his 50s who was driving a silver mini cab - to contact police as soon as possible."
Call police on 0845 33 00 222.
* A 31-year-old man from Hatfield was arrested on suspicion of GBH and bailed.
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