A man was taken to hospital last week after being punched in the face, prompting a police appeal for witnesses.

The assault occurred between 4.50pm and 5pm on Wednesday, October 23, when the victim, a 25-year-old man, was walking along Fairlands Way in Stevenage with a friend.

As the pair crossed into Pacation Way a red car drove past them and someone within the vehicle shouted at them.

The car passed them before turning around and pulled up alongside them. A man got out from the passenger seat and spoke to the two men before punching the victim in the jaw.

The injured man required hospital treatment.

The suspect is described as a white man aged in his early to mid-30s who was around 5ft 6ins to 5ft 8ins tall. He was of a stocky build and had brown receding hair.

Anyone with information about the incident can call the Local Crime Unit at Stevenage Police Station on 01438 757138 or non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.