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CONCERNING INCIDENT: Man threatens woman with a knife in Watford

 Published on: 2nd December 2025   |   By: News Desk   |   Category: Uncategorized

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an attempted robbery in Watford.

At around 5.45pm on Wednesday, November 12 , a 19-year-old woman was walking along a footpath near to Sutton Car Park on Estcourt Road when she was pushed by a man. He reportedly threatened her with a knife and demanded money. She sustained a slight scratch to her neck before the man ran off.

The suspect was described as a white man aged approximately 50 to 60 years old. He was said to be wearing a grey hoodie, black joggers and old brown boots, and had a long grey beard.

Detective Constable Julie Vint, from the Watford Criminal Investigation Department, said: “I appreciate the nature of this incident is concerning, and our enquiries are ongoing as we continue to piece together what happened.

“Did you see the incident, or have any further details that may assist our investigation? Please report any information, no matter how small or insignificant you think it may be, via Julie.Vint@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 41/107857/25.

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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