Man seriously injured in Hemel Hempstead

It happened on Saturday

Author: Jon BurkePublished 24th Aug 2026

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information, after a man was seriously injured in Hemel Hempstead over the weekend.

Police were called at around 6.55pm on Saturday (22 August), after an incident on St Albans Road.

It was reported that an altercation had occurred, on the steps leading towards an underpass near The Plough Roundabout (known as the Magic Roundabout), adjacent to Jasmine Place.

A man aged in his 20s sustained an injury to his leg, believed to be a stab wound and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.

Three males, aged 38, 18 and 17 have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in police custody.

Detective Sergeant Stephen Mooney, from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), said: “As a result of fast time inquiries, officers were able to make swift arrests.

“Meanwhile, our investigations are continuing, including an extensive review of CCTV.

“As part of our inquiries, we’re also keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have information to assist us. We’d particularly like to trace three females, who we believe walked through the underpass shortly before the incident occurred.

“If you have any information at all that may help, please get in touch. Thank you.”

You can report information online, speak to an operator in the Force Communications Room via the online web chat, or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/80940/26.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its untraceable online form

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