Man slashed as he waited to cross the road in ‘unprovoked attack’

A MAN has been slashed whilst waiting to cross the road in what police have described as an ‘unprovoked attack’.

The incident happened last Wednesday (August 19) at around 5pm when the victim was slashed in the side as he waited to cross Hitchin Road, at the Shell Petrol Station and Jansel House Business Park.

PC Tom Pantony said: “This was an unprovoked attack on a busy road.

“We are keen to trace the man pictured as we believe he could have important information which could assist our investigation.”

Anyone with any information should call PC Pantony on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.