Two men arrested after fight at sports shop in Stevenage
A 22 year-old was taken to hospital with serious facial and other injuries
Two men have been arrested after a serious assault in Stevenage.
Officers were called to a report of two men fighting in JD Sports in Queensway at 2pm on Saturday (31 July).
A knife was recovered.
The sports shop was closed following the incident.
A 22 year-old man from Stevenage was taken to hospital with serious facial and other injuries.
After he was released from hospital, he was arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon.
A 19-year-old man from Hitchin was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm.
Detective Sergeant Ben Dixon said:
"This was a targeted incident between two men visiting the store, who are known to each other.
"We have arrested two men and increased police patrols in the area.
"Please do speak to us if you have any concerns.
"We continue to appeal for further witnesses to the assault or anyone who saw either of the men prior to going into JD Sports to get in touch."
Anybody with information is asked to email Detective Sergeant Ben Dixon, report information online, talk to Force Communication Room operators via web chat or call the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference 451 of 31 July.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .