Watford man issued with Criminal Behaviour Order

A Watford man has been issued with a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

Darren Lane, aged 50, was previously arrested on 31 January 2024 following a report of an assault in Monica Close. It is reported Lane hit the victim, a man aged in his 50s, and was also in possession of an axe. He was subsequently charged with possession of an offensive weapon.

Lane appeared at St Albans Crown Court on 15 November where he was issued with a CBO and must comply with the following conditions for the next three years:

• Not to enter the area enclosed by the attached map.
• Not to be in possession of any offensive weapon or imitation weapon in a public place. He must not own, control or possess any sword, machete, flick knife, lock knife or other bladed article, bar a recognisable kitchen knife being used within a dwelling where he is living. No bladed article regardless of the size of the bladed edge may be taken into a public place by the defendant.
• Not to enter any residential property within Watford Borough to which he does not hold a tenancy.
• Not to enter any residential building within Watford Borough without the agreement of the landowner (not the tenant).

Watford Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Dan Jones said: “The type of behaviour displayed by Lane will not be tolerated in Watford. The CBO sets out strict conditions which he must abide by for the next three years. It is a criminal offence to breach any of these conditions.

“It is our duty to ensure that we keep the residents of Watford safe. If anyone witnesses Lane breaching any of his conditions or is seen in the prohibited areas on the map, please contact police immediately.”

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