A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of GBH, after two males were knocked unconscious following an altercation in Hatfield.

The incident happened between 1.30am and 2am on Thursday, January 18, when it was reported that several males were involved in an altercation, with two losing consciousness and another sustaining a cut lip.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested today (Tuesday, January 30) on suspicion of GBH. He remains in custody at this time.

"The victims are being supported and we are appealing for information and witnesses to come forward. If you saw what happened or have other information that could help, please let us know," said Detective Sergeant Kayleigh Simm, from the Welwyn Hatfield Local Crime Unit.

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"You can get in touch by emailing me at kayleigh.simm@herts.police.uk quoting crime reference 41/6592/23.

"We are also aware that video footage of the incident was shared on social media and I would like to remind the public that sharing such footage could jeopardise court proceedings under the Contempt of Court Act. We have already been in contact with those found to be posting footage online."

You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact, or by calling the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/6592/23.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.