Man charged following GBH in Watford

A man has been charged and remanded into custody following an incident of grievous bodily harm (GBH) in Watford.

Police were called just before 10.20pm on Tuesday 23 July to reports of an assault in Maeme’s on Clarendon Road, Watford.

It is reported that two people entered the shop with knives and assaulted a man. The victim, a man aged in his 20s, had suffered a stab wound. Officers attended and he was taken to hospital for treatment.

Detectives have been conducting extensive enquiries and subsequently arrested a man in connection with the incident on Friday (7 September).

Marcel Gordon, aged 18, of Abbey View, Watford, was charged with GBH with intent and remanded into custody.

He will next appear at St Albans Crown Court on Tuesday 8 October.

Detective Sergeant George Lewin, who is investigating, said: “I know news of this assault will understandably have concerned members of the local community and I hope this charge provides some reassurance.

“There is no place for this type of violence in Watford and carrying weapons will not be tolerated. We will do everything we can to bring those responsible to justice and ensure we keep our communities safe. As part of this increased patrols are already taking place in Watford under Operation Hotspot.

“Although we have secured this charge, our investigation is still ongoing. If there is anyone who is yet to speak to police and has information that could assist with our investigation, please do get in touch. You can contact me directly via email.”

You can also report information online, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/60481/24.

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