A woman required medical treatment after an altercation in Hemel Hempstead’s town centre, police have confirmed.

Hertfordshire Constabulary is investigating an incident in Market Square which left a woman needing stitches.

It is believed that an altercation started in the area at around 12.15am and 12.30am on Sunday 27 October.

Hertfordshire Constabulary has been told that a group of people were involved and a woman was assaulted by a man, during the mass altercation. She was left with facial injuries that required stitches.

A suspect has been identified by the police force and described as white, aged approximately in his mid-twenties, around five foot eight inches tall, of slim build, with short dark brown hair. He was wearing a blue, long sleeved collared top, with full length bottoms which were dark in colour, Hertfordshire Constabulary adds.

Detective Constable Charlie Eke from the Dacorum Local Crime Unit said: “Our enquiries are continuing at this time, including a review of CCTV.

“As part of the investigation, we’d also be keen to hear from anyone with information which could assist us in identifying this man and establishing what happened.

“It was reported that the man involved was part of a larger group of males who had been ejected from Copper Bar a short time before the assault occurred. If you can help, please get in touch. Thank you.”

Detective Eke can be contacted directly via email on [email protected].

Information can also be reported to the police online, via a web chat, or by calling the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/90410/24.

Witness reports can also be submitted to the independent charity Crimestoppers online or by calling 0800 555 111.