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The incident happened around 11.15pm last night (Friday 16 July) in High Street. A 29 year old man attended hospital for lacerations caused by a knife. A 26 year old man and a 23 year old woman have been arrested on suspicion of assault and are currently in police custody. Officers are carrying out enquiries and appealing for witnesses, in particular two people seen on CCTV in the area at the time. Detective Sergeant Jim Moore, from Hereford CID, said: “We believe we have identified two people we have on CCTV who may have witnessed the assault and would ask they get in contact with us.” Witnesses can contact Hereford CID on 01432 347399 or alternatively online under the Tell Us About section of West Mercia Police’s website (quote reference 00192_I_17072021). If you do not wish to speak to police direct you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Hereford on Friday (23 April) afternoon. Officers were called at 4.05pm to reports that a black and chrome Kawasaki motorbike and a green Fendt tractor collided on the B348 at the Thruxton junction towards Arkstone Court, Clehonger. Sadly, the man in his 50s travelling on the motorbike, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed. Ambulance and air ambulance also attended the scene. Road closures were in place while emergency services were in attendance. PC Lee Palmer from West Mercia Police said: "Our thoughts remain with the man's family at this difficult time." He continued: "While investigations are ongoing, we are appealing for any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time of the incident and may have dash-cam footage to please come forward.” Any witnesses are asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference 427i of 23 April 2021. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

West Mercia Police appeal for video footage for incident in Holme Lacy Road, Hereford. Officers who attended an incident on the Holme Lacy Road in Hereford in which three vehicles were damaged and two young-men went to hospital are asking the public if they have any dash-cam, doorbell, CCTV or mobile footage of the incident. Detective Sergeant James Moore said: He continued: Please get in touch with us with any information by calling 101 or via our website quoting incident number 643i of 27 March. You can also give details without giving your name by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website. As a result of the investigation Holme Lacy Road was closed for several hours, it has now been reopened. One man, aged 17, from Hereford was arrested during our investigations in to the incident.

Officers are appealing for information following a sexual assault in Hereford. At around 3.40pm on Wednesday 10 March a teenage girl was walking through an underpass that goes underneath Victoria Street (from the Sainsbury side to Tesco) when she became aware of a man trying to speak to her. The man, who is described as around 6ft tall and in his early 20s, then sexually assaulted her. He left the scene when a member of the public walked into the underpass. The suspect is described as wearing a face mask, hoody, a black puffa coat and is slightly chubby. It is believed he had walked from the direction of Tesco. Investigating officer, Police Sergeant Mark Jones said: Anyone who believes they may be a victim of a sexual assault and needs support can contact West Mercia's Victim Advice Line. It is a free, independent and confidential support service. People can call 0800 952 3000 or visit the Victim Advice Line and do not have to have reported the offence to the police.

West Mercia Police are appealing for information and releasing a CCTV image following a theft inside a Hereford store. On Friday 11 December at around 10.30am, a woman had been in the store on Whitecross Road when it is understood that she left her wallet on the counter before leaving. At around the same time it is believed another woman put a newspaper on top of the wallet and then took both the paper and wallet. She then left the shop. We are appealing to anyone who may recognise the woman pictured in the CCTV image to get in touch with us as she may be able to help with our enquiries. Anyone with information is asked to report it online here or call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting crime reference 22/105107/20. Alternatively, information can be given to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision at Moreton-on-Lugg, Hereford, where a woman sadly died. At around 1.50pm on Tuesday 8 December a Nissan Micra was travelling along the C1120 towards the A49 when the collision occurred. Police Sergeant Andy Wortley said: “The vehicle was travelling along the road when it was in collision with a bridge which crosses over the River Lugg. “While investigations are on-going to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident, we are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dash cam footage to come forward.” Sadly, the driver, who was in her 80s and the only occupant in the vehicle, died at the scene and our thoughts are with her family and friends at this very difficult time. Anyone with information or footage is asked to report it here on the West Mercia Police website or call 101 quoting incident 301i of 8 December or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

At around 3.30pm yesterday (Sunday 22 November) we received reports of a serious collision on Church Street, Bromyard involving a car and a pedestrian. A 10-year-old girl was injured in the collision and transported to hospital. She remains in hospital with potentially life changing injuries. The collision resulted in the closure of Church Street, which then remained closed for several hours. If you witnessed the incident, have dashcam footage or have any information that can help officers with their enquiries, please contact the officer in the case, PC Lee Palmer on 07970864697 quoting incident number 355i of 22 November, or by using our online reporting function on West Mercia Police website under the section tell us about.

West Mercia Police is investigating an assault after it was reported that a non-corrosive substance was thrown from a car. The incident happened on Thursday 1 October in Westfaling Street, Hereford, at around 1.30pm. A man was walking along the road when the passenger in a moving vehicle threw a substance at him. The vehicle is described as a dark blue Ford Fiesta, with white writing on the rear windscreen, it was travelling towards the city centre. PC Trotman said: “Thankfully the man did not suffer any serious injuries but it was obviously an upsetting incident for him. We’d like to speak to anyone who saw this vehicle or has information relating to the incident to get in touch with us.” Please contact PC Trotman on 01432 347129 quoting reference 533 i 1 October 2020 if you have any information. #herefordvoice #herefordnews #hereford