A man has sustained injuries to both his back and his hand following an alleged assault in Hemel Hempstead.

The reported incident took place between 8pm and 8.40pm on Saturday (February 25), on Durrants Hill Road.

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At that time - outside the Bull Rodizio Restaurant and Bar - a man sustained injuries to his back and hand after allegedly being assaulted with an "object".

As he attempted to flee towards London Road, a second suspect attempted to block him off.

A 26-year-old man has since been arrested and placed on police bail.

Investigator Daryl Allwood said: “Our enquiries into this incident are continuing, and we are appealing for anyone with information to please come forward.

“As this incident happened on a Saturday evening, the area may have been busy and there could be several potential witnesses.

                                                                                                                                

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"If you saw anything, or saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area around this time, please email me at daryl.allwood@herts.police.uk.”

Information can be reported online at herts.police.uk/report or by calling non-emergency number 101.

Anonymous information can be given to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.