Overview
- Herts Police arrested a 17-year-old on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a knife after a reported altercation at the Little Oxhey Lane parade of shops around 5.10pm on December 25.
- The boy has been released on police bail with strict conditions while officers continue their enquiries.
- The victim, a man in his 40s, suffered stab wounds that were not life-threatening and was discharged from hospital a few hours later.
- Investigators say several people were nearby and some tried to intervene, and witnesses are asked to contact Investigator Sian Smith at Sian.Smith@herts.police.uk.
- Residents are urged to avoid online speculation and to share information via 101 quoting 41/121961/25 or anonymously through Crimestoppers.