Did you witness assault in Hemel Hempstead?

Detectives investigating an incident in Hemel Hempstead are appealing for witnesses, information and footage.

Police were called at around 2.50pm on Saturday 3 August to reports that an altercation had occurred between a group of people in The Heights and weapons had been seen.

Officers attended and carried out a search of the area.

A man was subsequently found with cuts and grazes and was taken to hospital to be checked as a precaution.

Enquiries continue.

Detective Sergeant Yolanda Morales-Willis, from the Dacorum Local Crime Unit, said: “I’d like to thank everyone who has assisted with the investigation so far. As part of our ongoing enquiries, we’re appealing for any further witnesses or anyone with information to please come forward. I’m particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have captured any footage. If you can help, please get in touch.”

She continued: “Our investigations are continuing at this time, but we currently believe the incident to be linked to an altercation which occurred in the area earlier in the week. I’d like to stress that the parties involved are known to each other and is it not being treated as a random attack.”

Anyone with information is asked to please contact DS Morales-Willis by email.

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 41/63920/24.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form.