Police are appealing for witnesses after two men suffered serious head injuries during an assault in Hitchin town centre.

An altercation took place in Market Square at around 2.20am on Sunday, July 26.

Two men were assaulted during the incident, both sustaining serious injuries to their heads.

Following enquiries, two men from Bedfordshire, aged 24 and 23, were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent. They have since been released on police bail while investigations continue.

Detective Constable Kate Rickard, from Hertfordshire Constabulary's Criminal Investigation Department, said: "Our enquiries are ongoing and I am urging anyone with information to please come forward.

"If you saw what happened, or have any further details that may help our investigation, please email me via [email protected]."

Information can also be reported through the Hertfordshire Constabulary website, via its online chat service or by calling the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/70732/26.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or using its online form.

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