Police turn to public for help as two men still at large

Officers still investigating an incident in Watford are appealing for the public’s help in identifying two men that they believe could assist them with their enquiries. The incident happened on Rickmansworth Road, Watford, at around 11.30pm on Tuesday, December 13. Two men got into a taxi which was parked at the taxi rank next to the pedestrianised area. A few moments later, three more men allegedly approached the vehicle and attempted to force their way in. A physical altercation is then alleged to have occurred between the group before another man approached and joined in. The window of the taxi was damaged during the incident. The taxi driver, who was not involved in the altercation, drove off before the two male passengers exited the vehicle at the end of Rosslyn Road. It is not yet known if anyone was injured during the incident and officers are keen to trace the two men pictured as it is believed they will be able to assist them with their enquiries. Anyone who recognises the men pictured, or witnessed the incident, is asked to contact Detective Constable Tony Quince from the Watford Local Crime Unit on the Hertfordshire Constabulary’s non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference number C1/16/6004. Alternatively, you can contact the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will never need to go to court. Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with this incident. To clarify, neither of these men are pictured in this appeal. Hekmat Galmne, aged 18, of no fixed abode, has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon and a public order offence. Faid Osman, aged 20, of Goldhawk Road, London, has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon and a public order offence.