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February 13, 2009
DRIVER ASSAULTED IN WATFORD
POLICE are appealing
for witnesses and information after a pregnant driver was assaulted
on Wednesday February 11 outside Watford Junction train station.
It happened between 5pm
and 5.15pm on Woodford Road. The victim, a 26-year-old woman from
Buckinghamshire, was driving her vehicle through a bus stop area
when a female offender shouted towards her.
She then opened the driver’s
door and assaulted her before the vicim pulled the door shut and
drove away. The victim sustained bruising to her face and stomach.
The offender is described
as a black woman with her hair tied back, wearing dark clothing
and trainers, and carrying holdalls or bags over her shoulder.
PC Dean Woodgate, investigating,
said: “This was a nasty incident where the victim received some
bruising.
“I would really encourage
anyone who has any information or who can identify the offender
to come forward.”
Anyone with any information
on this crime should ring PC Woodgate via the non-emergency number
0845 33 00 222. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers (an independent
charity) anonymously on 0800 555111.
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