Multiple people have now been arrested following an incident of assault in Abbots Langley.
The incident occurred in Parnell Close at around 7.35pm on Friday, April 26. A man was injured and airlifted to hospital for treatment. His injuries were later confirmed to be non-life-changing.
A total of seven people that were involved in the incident have now been arrested: a man in his 20s has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and violent disorder; an 18-year-old man has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and violent disorder; four men, the youngest of whom is 19 and the oldest in his fifties, have been arrested and bailed on suspicion of violent disorder; and a man in his 40s has been interviewed and is under investigation on suspicion of violent disorder.
Detective Inspector Chris Parperi said: “We appreciate that this incident would have been alarming for the public, but we hope that arresting all that were involved will help to make people feel safer.
“As we work to understand the full circumstances of the incident, I’d like to thank members of the public who have been assisting us with our investigation.
“If you witnessed the incident and have not yet spoken to police, please do get in contact as you may have vital information that could help progress our enquiries.”
Anyone with information can contact DI Chris Parperi via email at Chris.Parperi@herts.police.uk
You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in the Force Communications Room via the online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting ISR 685 of 26 April.
Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org
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