Man charged and remanded for multiple offences

A man has been charged with multiple offences and remanded to prison after being arrested in Welwyn Garden City.

Michael Forbes, of Welwyn Garden City, was arrested on Friday (17 November).

He was charged the next day (Saturday) with the following offences:

• Use of a firearm (PAVA) with intent to resist lawful arrest
• Assaulting an emergency worker
• Going equipped to steal
• Possession of a bladed article x 2
• Possession of cannabis
• Failing to provide a sample for Class A drug test

Detective Inspector Bianca Broadbent, from the Welwyn Hatfield Local Crime Unit, said: “I hope residents are pleased to hear this news. Forbes will now be in prison ahead of a court hearing on Tuesday 19 December.

“We will continue working hard to keep you safe and I ask that you work with us by informing us of any suspicious behaviour and sending through anything captured on CCTV or doorbell cameras. If you suspect a crime is in action call 999 straight away so we can get to the scene.”

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