A 54-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a public order offence in Hitchin. 

Officers were called to Bancroft at around 5.50pm on Tuesday, July 30, after it was reported that an individual was heard using abusive language.

The suspect has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Detective sergeant Samantha Casey, from the North Herts Local Crime Unit, said: “As part of our investigation, I am appealing for witnesses to please come forward.

“I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have been walking in the area around Bancroft Recreational Ground and heard something to get in touch.

“If you have any information that may assist us, please email me directly at Samantha.Casey@herts.police.uk.”

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in the Force Communications Room via the online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/62724/24.

Alternatively, you can stay anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.