Six people have been arrested following a physical altercation in Hatfield town centre earlier this week.

It was reported that the affray took place between a group of men and women in The Arcade at around 4pm on Monday, May 22.

An investigation is now under way.

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Sergeant Robert Wilson, from the Welwyn Hatfield West safer neighbourhood team, said: “Thankfully no serious injuries were sustained but this sort of behaviour is simply not acceptable and I hope that residents feel reassured by the arrests.

“They are currently on bail while further enquiries are carried out. I urge anyone with information that could help the investigation to get in touch as soon as possible.”

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You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, or speak to an operator via herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/41429/23.

You can stay anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.