A stabbing at a popular nightclub in St Albans has been described as an “isolated incident”.

At around 4am yesterday a 19-year-old man was stabbed in the chest after a mass brawl inside Club Batchwood.

A spokesperson from the club, Jo Mathers, said: "Club Batchwood is a well-run professional venue and the safety and enjoyment of our customers is our main priority.

“This was an isolated incident and we have been co-operating fully with the police investigation."

The club was open for business last night.

The injured man was released from hospital yesterday.