Police launch manhunt as triple assault reported in Hereford

Officers remain at the scene in Eign Street following reports of three separate assaults on Thursday (November 12).

West Mercia Police said a man was taken to hospital with facial injuries after one of the reported assaults.

A second victim, a man in his 20s, told police he had been kicked, although he did not suffer any injuries.

Meanwhile, a woman in her 20s reported being spat at inside the Horse and Groom pub.

West Mercia Police said it believed all three alleged assaults are linked and is searching for the person they believe is the suspect.

Sergeant Duncan Reynolds said: "We believe we have identified the person responsible for all three incidents, and a number of officers are in the area, actively seeking the suspect."

Officers remain in the area while enquiries continue.