Police investigating after man hit by petrol bomb in Stevenage
The man was hit in the face.
Police are investigating after a man suffered a cut to the head after being struck by a glass bottle containing a lit rag.
The man, in his 30s, was reportedly putting up flags in Stevenage.
Hertfordshire Police said it was called to reports in Fairlands Way at 12:09am on Saturday, and that the man was taken to Lister Hospital.
Stevenage Patriots said on Twitter/X that they had been hanging St George' flags for about three hours when the incident took place.
Stevenage Chief Inspector Sarah Gilbertson said: "It appears the victim was struck by a glass bottle containing a lit rag and sustained a cut to his head.
"I know that this incident will concern people living locally, but I would like to reassure the community that this was a contained incident.
"Our investigation continues and anyone with information is asked to get in touch with police."