A man has been seriously injured after an assault.

Police were called to Beechen Grove, Watford at 1.47pm today after reports a man had been assaulted.

The man has a serious leg injury and had been taken to hospital for treatment. 

Police are trying to trace two men described as a black male and a mixed-race man. One man was wearing dark clothing and is of slim build and the other was wearing dark bottoms and a white vest top.

DS Chris Parperi said: “I am appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what happened to get in touch.

"I would also like to hear from anyone who has information about the incident. I want to reassure the community that we are doing all we can to trace those responsible.”

Anyone with information can contact Hertfordshire Police on 101, quoting ISR 460 of June 25. You can also report information online at www.herts.police.uk/report 

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org