A man in his 20s has suffered a fractured eye socket during a "targeted attack" in Stevenage.

At around 2.25pm yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, February 6) the man was approached by two males on the ramp that leads up to Stevenage Railway Station from Argyle Way.

The suspects - who were dressed in black hooded tops, grey trousers and black footwear - threw an unknown but harmless substance in their victim's face, before he was punched and kicked. 

His mobile phone was also reported as stolen.

As a result of the incident - which Hertfordshire police believe to be a targeted attack - the man sustained a fractured eye socket.

He made his own way to hospital before officers arrived at the scene, and is now being supported by police.

Hertfordshire Constabulary have now appealed for witnesses to come forward.

Detective constable Darren Lomax said: "We believe this was a targeted attack and that there is no wider threat to the public.

"The victim continues to be supported by officers following this distressing incident.

“I understand this news is likely to cause concern among the local community, and our investigation is continuing at pace as we work to try to trace the suspects.

“Detectives have been assessing numerous CCTV opportunities during their investigation, and we are encouraging anyone with information to please get in touch.

“If you were in the area at the time and saw what happened, or have any further information to assist our enquiries, please email me at Darren.Lomax@herts.police.uk. Thank you.”

Crimes can be reported to Hertfordshire police online at www.herts.police.uk/ro/report or by calling the police's non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference number 41/10510/24.

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