Police re-launch witness appeal after man is charged and remanded for Hemel Hempstead assault

Dear Resident

A man has been charged and remanded after an alleged assault at a nightclub in Hemel Hempstead, and officers are now re-appealing for witnesses and information.

The victim, aged in his 40s, suffered a laceration to his head and a black eye following an incident at the former Voltz Nightclub on Waterhouse Street, at around 1.15am on Saturday 14 June. He required hospital treatment for his injuries.

Read our update, including the full charging details, on our website: Police re-launch witness appeal after man is charged and remanded for Hemel Hempstead assault | Hertfordshire Constabulary

Detective Constable Jake Smith, from the Dacorum Criminal Investigation Department (CID), is now launching a fresh appeal for information and witnesses.

“Although we have now secured a charge and remand in connection with this incident, we are still appealing for anyone with information to come forward as we progress the case through the courts,” said DC Smith.

He added: “We would like to make a direct appeal to anyone who may have been at Voltz at the time, including any members of staff at the nightclub, who have not already spoken to us, to please come forward if they have any information.

“Did you witness what happened, or the lead up or aftermath? If you can help, please contact us as soon as possible quoting crime reference 41/54252/25.”

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

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.