Man injured by 'glass bottle containing lit rag'

Burn marks can been seen on the pavement on Fairlands Way

A man has been taken to hospital after he was struck on the head by what police are calling "a glass bottle containing a lit rag".

Hertfordshire Police said officers were called to Fairlands Way, Stevenage, at 00:09 BST and spoke to the victim, who had a cut to his head. Burn marks were visible on a section of pavement.

He was taken to the Lister Hospital in the town, for treatment, the force said.

"I know that this incident will concern people living locally, but I would like to reassure the community that this was a contained incident," said Ch Insp Sarah Gilbertson of Hertfordshire Police.

The scorch marks were on the pavement on Fairlands Way, between Pacatian Way and Knights Templars Green

"Our investigation continues and anyone with information is asked to get in touch with police."

Lamp-posts on Fairlands Way have been decorated with England flags