Appeal after children assaulted by jogger in Hereford

Police in Hereford are appealing for witnesses and information on an assault that took place along Holme Lacy Road.

The incident happened on Wednesday 3rd January 2018 at approximately 16:10.

Two young males aged 11 were attacked by an unknown male grabbing one of the young boys round the throat and punching the other.

The male is described aged between 35 and 50 years old, of a slim to average build, standing between 5ft 4" to 5ft 9" with a grey-white moustache. He was seen wearing a neon cap, brightly colored neon vest under a dark jacket with dark tracksuit bottoms. It is suspected this male was on a run at the time.

Anyone with information is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101.