An investigation is under way after a man was struck in the face by a petrol bomb while reportedly putting up St George’s flags in a London commuter belt town.
The man, who is in his 30s, suffered a cut to the head after being struck by a glass bottle containing a lit rag during the attack in Stevenage, Hertfordshire Police said.
The force said it was called to reports a man had been assaulted in Fairlands Way at 12.09am on Saturday and that he was taken to Lister Hospital in Stevenage for treatment.
A group called Stevenage Patriots said on Twitter that they had been hanging St George's flags on lampposts and poles for around three hours when the incident took place.
Stevenage Chief Inspector Sarah Gilbertson said: “It appears the victim was struck by a glass bottle containing a lit rag and sustained a cut to his head.
“I know that this incident will concern people living locally, but I would like to reassure the community that this was a contained incident.
“Our investigation continues and anyone with information is asked to get in touch with police.”
