Officers investigating a serious assault that occurred in Hitchin are appealing for witnesses, information and dashcam footage.

At around 4pm on Sunday 23 November, a man aged in his 60s was seriously assaulted in the area around Dugdale Court and Moss Way.

The assault left the man with serious injuries to his face, he was taken to hospital where he currently remains.

Detective Sergeant Sam Casey said: "Investigations and enquiries are commencing at speed, and I urge anyone with information to get in touch.

"Were you in the area at the time and saw what happened, or have any further information to help our investigation? Please email me via [email protected]."

"If you were driving around the area at the time and have dash cam footage that could assist the investigation, please upload it at herts.police.uk/dashcamupload."

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in the Force Communications Room via our online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/88510/25.

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