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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Appeal after driver standing by van dies on M1 in Hertfordshire
A driver standing by his van on the hard shoulder of the M1 has died after being struck, police have victim's silver Vauxhall van and a silver Chevrolet were on the hard shoulder of the M1 near Hemel Hempstead, when they were involved in a crash with a silver Saab at about 16:30 BST on Friday, Hertfordshire Police driver, a man in his 20s, suffered serious injuries and died at the scene of the crash close to the southbound slip road at junction 8.A man, 58, from Luton, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, driving while unfit through drink or drugs and failing to stop at the scene of a collision, and remains in custody, the force said. Det Sgt Ben Heath, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Our thoughts are with the man's loved ones at this difficult time."Our inquiries are continuing, and I am appealing for anyone with information to please come forward."Did you see what happened, or witness anything before the collision?"I would like to take this opportunity to thank the public for their patience whilst we put road closures in place."Anyone who saw the crash, has information or dash cam footage has been urged to contact the police. Det Sgt Heath added that any material could be uploaded on to the force's said the victim's family was being supported by officers. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Police make fresh appeal on third anniversary of Stevenage rape
Police have re-released an e-fit of a man who could help them with an investigation into the rape of a 16-year-old Police made the fresh appeal to mark three years since the incident in a wooded area between Hampson Park and Lonsdale Road in teenager was attacked some time between 12:00 (BST) and 13:00 on 30 May 2022. Det Con Lauren Eifert from the sexual offences investigation team said: "This was a frightening ordeal for the victim and we never give up on cases like this." "The man in the e-fit is believed to have important information about the incident and I am asking the public to once again take a look and get in touch if you recognise him," she will be an increased police presence in the area as leaflets are handed out as part of the anniversary appeal. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- BBC News
Hertford raid sees £2m worth of cocaine seized and three arrested
Three people were arrested after more than £2m worth of cocaine was seized from a commercial executed a warrant on a property in Extension Road, Hertford, where officers made the discovery on Thursday.A 59-year-old woman from Hatfield, a 51-year-old man also from Hatfield and a 44-year-old man from Acton, west London, were all arrested on suspicion of drug offences during the operation.A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Police said an investigation was launched and it would pursue anyone involved in drug supply. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Shocking moment grinning female police officer is caught on camera saying 'let her rot' about vulnerable teenager - then leaving without checking on her
A police officer was caught on camera saying 'let her rot' about a vulnerable teenager who wouldn't answer the door. The female PC made the disparaging remark after the 19-year-old, who has a history of mental health issues, failed to open the door when she and three colleagues called round. She has now been removed from frontline duties while Hertfordshire Police look into her use of language which they have described as 'not representative of the constabulary's ethos'. The case came to light when footage of her remark was widely shared on social media. A friend of the woman, who made the initial formal complaint, told MailOnline the officers had called round after she had dialled 999 fearing her friend was having a breakdown and was about to take her life. She further claims that after the offensive remark that officers then left without making the proper checks. The friend – who has asked not to be named – said the teenager was rushed to hospital the following day after being found unconscious in her flat by her social worker having taken an overdose of pills. Hertfordshire Police confirmed their officers were called to the property in Watford during the early hours of April 12 but dispute that it was in response to an emergency call, insisting it was related to a court matter and not a welfare check. What's not disputed is that the minute-long doorbell footage - since obtained by MailOnline - shows a female officer knocking at the door at 1.33am while her male colleagues stand behind her. As the officers grow increasingly frustrated by the lack of a response to the knock, one of them jokes: 'She's going to stay in there forever isn't she?' The female officer, who had gazed down at her mobile phone for a split second, looks back up and tells him 'let her rot' before turning away to talk to other colleagues. She said her friend does not remember hearing the police knock and said the officers left without checking with neighbours to see if any of them had access to the flat. The woman said: 'My friend lives alone and is only 19 years old and suffers with severe mental health and addiction. 'I called the police as she sent me some concerning texts and I knew her mental state. Unfortunately I was away from home so police was my only option. 'The officers arrived about an hour and a half later. At this point my friend wasn't in any fit state to even stand let alone want any help, which is why she didn't answer her door. 'But the police just left without checking on her. My friend had taken a serious overdose and was admitted to hospital the next day after her addiction worker found her unconscious. 'When she was out of hospital the following day, she showed me the doorbell footage of the police officers, I couldn't believe it. One of them is heard clearly saying 'let her rot' after a colleague made a joke about her staying in the flat forever and not answering the door. 'I think it's disgusting, she was clearly distressed and had made an attempt on her life. They didn't do their job, as far as I'm aware they need to lay eyes on someone during a welfare check which they didn't do, they just left her. 'What if it was something more serious? It's not even worth thinking about! 'Reviewing the footage made my friend feel ten times worse, making her believe that what she thinks about herself is true. It's as if the police basically confirmed it for her to hear. 'Also, I made the call just after midnight on April 12 and it wasn't until 1.33am that the police got there. When they did, there was four of them, which I think could be quite intimidating. 'I believe the police have a duty of care which they absolutely failed to abide by in this case. I'm appalled.' The woman has suffered mental health and addiction issues most of her life but the problems have grown worse over the last three years meaning she has been unable to find work. Police have been called to her flat several times in the past and are aware of her struggles, the friend said. She added: 'There's a massive misunderstanding about Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD), especially within the public service. 'There'll no doubt be those who have snarky comments and excuse the police saying they are probably fed up dealing with her. 'But my friend suffered abuse and a very traumatic childhood and is extremely vulnerable. She needs help and care – not an officer turning to another and saying 'let her rot' before leaving without even checking on her.' Hertfordshire Police have now referred the matter to its Professional Standards Department. A spokesman said: 'We have received a complaint from a third party with regards to comments made by an officer in Watford on 12 April. 'These comments were made while officers were making enquiries at the address in relation to a court matter. These comments have since been shared on social media and a complaint received on Friday (16 May). 'The language used is not representative of the constabulary's ethos and the matter has been reviewed urgently. 'It has been referred to our Professional Standards Department for further assessment and the officer concerned has been removed from frontline duties while this takes place.'
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police officer made racist comments, panel says
A former police officer made racist comments to colleagues on multiple occasions, a misconduct panel found. PC Oliver Gobey would have been sacked had he not resigned as a Hertfordshire Police officer on the morning of the misconduct hearing, the panel concluded. The panel was told, that on 2 July 2023, he directed a "racially motivated" comment at a police sergeant to suggest they had been recruited after 9/11 because they were Asian. Mr Gobey denied making the racist comments, but the panel concluded on the balance of probabilities, that both incidents had taken place. After that first incident, Mr Gobey was immediately challenged by PC Wallace, an experienced officer who had been a tutor constable for 20 years. Days later, on 8 July 2023, Mr Gobey was in a police vehicle in Hitchin town centre with three colleagues. A man described as being Asian, and his friends, approached the officers and spoke to PC Wallace. The man said that he was from Birmingham and asked for recommendations on places to visit. After the man had walked away, Mr Gobey allegedly said: "Or you have come down here to escape the honour-based violence you have caused." Mr Gobey was again challenged by PC Wallace, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Assistant Chief Constable Nicholas Davison, who chaired the panel, said: "They were discriminatory comments and they were his own. "They were unprovoked. No-one encouraged him. "Any indication of a racist and discriminatory attitudes in an officer's behaviour is always harmful to public confidence." The panel also concluded that Mr Gobey "chose to lie" about a business interest in July 2023. He repeatedly failed to submit a proper application to continue part-time work for a private ambulance service and voluntary work for St John Ambulance, but continued with the latter regardless. When a senior officer asked if he had submitted a business interest form, he told her that he had, which was untrue. The panel met in April this year, and found all the allegations against Mr Gobey to be proven on the balance of probabilities, and concluded that they amounted to "serious gross misconduct". The decision was published last week. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Hertfordshire Police Local Democracy Reporting Service
