Three teenagers have been arrested and three people were injured following an incident in Stevenage earlier this month.

On Monday, May 1, a group of males were reportedly involved in two separate physical altercations at King George V playing fields.

The incidents happened between 1.20pm and 1.40pm, with the first taking place near the entrance at Popple Way, and the second occurring next to the underpass opposite the swimming pool.

Three people were injured during the altercations - two teenagers and a man. The man and one of the teenagers sustained broken bones. 

An extensive search was carried out, with assistance from the police helicopter, and two people were subsequently arrested. A third person was arrested the following day.

Two of those arrested are 15 years old, while the third is a 16-year-old. They are all male, and all have been bailed while enquiries continue.

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Investigator Tara Adams-Cook, from the Local Crime Unit, said: “This kind of behaviour is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated. At this time, we are treating the incidents as linked and our enquiries are continuing.

“As part of the investigation, I am appealing for any witnesses who haven’t yet spoken to police to please come forward.

"I would also like to hear from anyone who may have captured any footage of the incident, or of a group of males in the area around the time.

“If you can help, please get in touch. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you can give information through Crimestoppers.”

Anyone with information is asked to email tara.adams-cook@herts.police.uk

Information can also be reported 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 41/34983/23.

Anonymous information can be given by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.