A man has been seriously injured and taken to hospital with 'multiple suspected stabs wounds' following an assault in Hatfield.

The incident occurred between 10.30pm and 10.45pm yesterday (Thursday, August 15) in Market Place.

The incident occurred in Market Square last night.The area in Market Place was cordoned off this morning. (Image: Alan Davies) It is reported that the victim, a 24-year-old man, was approached by two unknown men, and during an argument one of them punched the victim in the face and the other man reportedly produced a bladed article.

The victim was taken to hospital with suspected stab wounds, which are not being treated as life-threatening.

Inspector Amy Sheldon, from the Welwyn Hatfield Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “I am appealing to anyone who may have seen or have information about the incident which occurred yesterday evening.

“Residents might have noticed that there is an increased police presence in the area and this could continue until later today. However, I do want to stress that we believe this to be an isolated incident, with no greater threat to the wider public.

“Please report any information you have as it may help with our enquiries.”

You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call 101. Please quote crime reference 41/67900/24.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report information online at crimestoppers-uk.org .