Woman suffered serious facial injuries in assault at Hitchin music event

By James Denselow 6th Oct 2026

Local News by James Denselow 6th Oct 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman suffered serious facial injuries during an assault at a music event at The Priory in Hitchin.

The incident happened between 5pm and 5.30pm on Friday 28 August. Police said a verbal altercation took place between a group of people before the woman, who is in her 40s, was assaulted.

Detective Constable Chris Jones, from CID, urged anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to come forward.

He said: "I am appealing for anyone with information to please come forward.

"The event was busy and there may be several people who saw what happened but haven't yet reported it to the police.

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

Anyone with information can email [email protected], report it online at herts.police.uk/report, use the police online chat at herts.police.uk/contact, or call 101, quoting reference 41/93398/26.

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or using its online form.

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