Cash and an e-scooter have been stolen during a robbery in Welwyn Garden City this week.

At around 5.10pm on Tuesday, May 21, it was reported that the victim was approached by three people in Woodhall Lane and was punched in the head, causing them to fall to the floor.

One of the offenders was reportedly in possession of a large bladed article.

The three people then fled the area after taking a quantity of cash and an e-scooter, worth around £2,000.

"We are releasing this image, hoping that the public will help identify the three people pictured," said PC Tom Cross from the Intervention Team said.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Police believe those pictured may have been in the area at the time of the offence and have vital information.Police believe those pictured may have been in the area at the time of the offence and have vital information. (Image: Herts police)

"They are believed to have been in the area at the time of the incident and may hold vital information.

"If this is you or someone you know, please contact me via tom.cross@herts.police.uk."

You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact, or by calling the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/40378/24.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.