An appeal has been launched following a serious assault in Hitchin.

Members of the public are being asked to to help trace 28-year-old Ricardo Johnson, whose last known address was John Barker Place.

Mr Johnson is wanted in connection with the incident which occurred at an address in the town on Friday.

The victim was a woman in her 20s.

Anyone who has seen Mr Johnson or knows of his whereabouts currently is asked to contact police with information on the Herts Police non-emergency number 101. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.