A man has been "stabbed in the buttock" during an altercation near an Everyone Active Leisure Centre.

The incident took place at around 6.45pm yesterday evening (Friday, January 6), and also saw the 22-year-old sprayed with an unknown liquid.

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The man received treatment from paramedics at the location in Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey, and was later taken to hospital.

His injuries are not believed to be life threatening, Herts Police said.

Inspector Chris Kouwenberg added: “We believe there were witnesses to the incident who we have not yet spoken to, including a man who shortly after the incident told staff at the leisure centre that he had seen it.

“We are keen to speak to this person or anyone use who has information that would be helpful to our investigation.”

Information can be reported online at herts.police.uk/report or by calling non-emergency number 101, quoting ISR 665 of January 6.

Anonymous information can be given to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.