A man has been arrested on suspicion of ABH after a motorist was punched in Hitchin.

At around 3.40pm on Friday, September 27, an altercation occurred between a pedestrian and the driver of a black Vauxhall Astra at the zebra crossing on Walsworth Road.

The pedestrian reportedly hit the car with an item, causing a dent, before punching the victim in the face.

Following enquiries, a 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm (ABH) and criminal damage. He has since been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Investigator Aaron Golley said: "I am appealing for anyone with information to please get in touch.

"Did you see what happened, or have any dash cam footage that may assist our investigation? Please email me at Aaron.Golley@herts.police.uk with any information."

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 41/80881/24.

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