Man arrested in connection with attempted murder in Watford

Officers investigating an incident in Watford involving a firearm have arrested a man.

Police were called just before 4pm on Wednesday 10 July to reports of an altercation outside the railway station in the High Street.

It was reported that shots were fired towards a victim who was sat on a bench. The victim, a man aged in his 20s, was then struck to the head with an object believed to be a firearm, causing a minor injury. The two suspects then left the scene on an e-bike.

Following numerous enquiries, a 20-year-old man was arrested on Monday (28 October) on suspicion of attempted murder. He was released on police bail whilst enquiries continue.

Anyone with information can report online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/56432/24.

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.