Police investigate assault in Park Street Lane in How Wood

Officers were called to Park Street Lane in How Wood just before 11pm, and were joined by paramedics and the police helicopter.

It was reported to police that two men were assaulted and that damage was caused to their vehicle by a group of men.

This morning, police remained at the scene with a full cordon blocking any access into Hazel Road, which is a residential cul-de-sac off Park Street Lane.

At around 10am, two forensic vans, and a police car were still parked up on the pavement in Park Street Lane.

Two forensic officers were seen scouring the road surface in Hazel Road, which was covered in shattered glass, while two police officers were guarding the scene.

Two forensic officers can be seen in Hazel Road at the junction of Park Street Lane

Police tape in Park Street Lane opposite Hazel Road

There was police tape in both Hazel Road as well as opposite in some undergrowth in Park Street Lane.

Despite the in-depth investigation that appeared to have been being carried out by forensics, Hertfordshire Constabulary has confirmed the two men assaulted did not suffer life-threatening injuries.

Police vehicles in Park Street Lane

Police vehicles in Park Street Lane this morning

A police spokesperson said: "Police were called at just before 11pm yesterday (Sunday 18 April) to report a disturbance in Park Street Lane, How Wood.

"Officers, including the police helicopter, and the East of England Ambulance Service attended.

"It was reported that two men were assaulted and that damage was caused to their vehicle by a group of other men.

"Their injuries were not life changing or life threatening.

"Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 101 quoting 41/28182/21."