Witness appeal following assault in Hitchin

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an assault which occurred in Hitchin.

The incident took place between 3.30am and 3.55am on Sunday (17 September) on Churchyard.

It is reported that following a commotion, a group of men attacked the victim outside a nightclub. It is alleged that one of the men punched him in the back of the head causing a suspected broken nose, requiring surgery, which was sustained due to the contact with the floor.

Detective Constable Remi Whates who is investigating said: “We are appealing for information relating to the incident which occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning.

“Anyone who was in the area at the time or has any footage of the reported incident, please contact police.”

Anyone who believes they have information that can assist with our enquiries please contact DC Whates via email (opens in a new window).

You can also report information online, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference number 41/74488/23.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form (opens in a new window).