Witness appeal after incident in Watford

Witness appeal after incident in Watford

Dear Resident,

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after damage was caused to a window by what was believed to be a firearm discharge in Watford. 

At around 8.45pm on Friday 6 November, it was reported that a suspected firearms discharge occurred around the East Drive Recreation Ground on North Western Avenue, causing damage to a window.

Safeguarding members of the public is always our first priority and officers are supporting the victims, who may not have been the intended target, whilst carrying out enquiries to establish the circumstances of the incident and where the shot was fired. 

No injuries have been reported.

Detective Superintendent Mark Clawson said: “Since the incident was first reported to us, officers have been conducting numerous CCTV and house-to-house enquiries.

“Work is ongoing to find out exactly what happened, and I appreciate the nature of this incident is concerning.

“We are asking anyone who was in the area at the time and who has not yet spoken to officers to get in touch as soon as possible.

“It is not always appropriate to disclose sensitive live-time investigative information to those not directly affected by the incident, especially as our detectives look to speak to independent witnesses. Further updates will be provided when appropriate to do so.”

You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting 41/107065/26.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.