One of the group assaulted the boy, leaving him with "reddening and bruising". (Image: Google Maps)
An 11-year-old boy has been assaulted after being approached by a group in St Albans.
The incident took place at around 3.50pm on Friday, October 20, when a number of teenagers or young adults approached the child in High Oaks.
One of the group then assaulted the boy, leaving him with "reddening and bruising".
Officers had released an image of a man who they wished to speak with.
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However, an update released this morning (Wednesday, November 15) read: "We have now identified the man pictured and he is helping with our enquiries."
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