A LABOUR Party volunteer was injured on the general election campaign trail, a party spokesperson said.

North Herefordshire Constituency Labour Party said the campaign team were called Marxists, and obscenities were scrawled across party banners while they were campaigning in Bromyard.

West Midlands Ambulance said crews were called to reports that a woman in her 70s had been assaulted in Bromyard High Street at 11.34am on November 23.

One ambulance was sent to the scene, where the woman was receiving treatment from a community first responder, but she was discharged after declining further treatment.

Inspector James Ashton said: “We received reports that a woman canvassing for the general election on the High Street in Bromyard had been assaulted at about 11.30am on November 23.

“Officers attended and spoke to the victim, who said that she didn’t wish for charges to be brought.

"We continue to engage with both parties to ensure an appropriate outcome for the victim.”

In a statement, North Herefordshire Labour Party confirmed one of its volunteers was injured in the incident, which they said was unprovoked.

A spokesperson for the Labour campaign said: "This was deeply shocking.

"We are pleased to say that our volunteer is recovering from her injuries and the shock of being assaulted and we are grateful to the police and the ambulance service for their assistance."

Bromyard Mayor Roger Page has apologised to North Herefordshire Labour Party.

He said: "This was a disgrace for which I have apologised on behalf of the town.

"All candidates and their supporters have a lawful democratic right to campaign, and long may this be so.

"Bromyard is a tolerant town and no matter how high feelings may run this behaviour was inexcusable."