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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
City road still closed after bus collision
A city centre road has been closed for more than 12 hours after a collision involving a bus. Hertfordshire Police was called to St Peters Street in St Albans on Saturday at about 16:00 BST after the bus collided a building. A spokesperson for the police force said there had been no major injuries reported, but the collision had caused structural damage to the building. The road was initially closed in both directions by police officers, but one side of the road had since reopened with the bus still at the scene. On Sunday morning, the southbound carriageway was closed from The Cock pub to the Town Hall. Photos taken at the scene show the police cordon still in place with marked police vehicles parked up. The bus can be seen still at the scene within the police cordon. Officers thanked members of the public for their patience and co-operation. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Herts Police
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Moment armed police and force helicopter swoop on young men caught playing with water pistols outside Wetherspoons
Armed police swooped in on young men shooting each other with water pistols outside a pub. Officers with weapons descended onto the High Street in Watford, last Friday with a police helicopter also called to assist. The men were seen outside the Moon Under Water pub with their hands in the air as police surrounded them. One of the men was seen in handcuffs while at least two white plastic guns were on the floor, however police have said no arrests were made. The young men were seen shooting water pistols at each other around the town centre. The person who filmed the arrests can be heard asking: 'All of this for these little toy guns?' But most of the locals said it was better to be safe than sorry. The men were seen outside the Moon Under Water pub with their hands in thee air as police surrounded them One said: 'And if they turned out to be real you'll all be moaning and wondering why they didn't take action. 'I feel sorry for the police for having to put up with such an entitled nation - damned if you do, damned if you don't.' Another claimed: 'It's a criminal offence of affray to cause reasonable people to fear for their safety.' Another added: 'Good effort by police. Nice.' While another said: 'Common sense policing.' A Herts Police spokesperson said: 'Police were called to reports of males in possession of firearms at Station Road, Watford at 5:51pm on Friday 2 May. 'A search commenced to find the males with the assistance of a police helicopter. 'The males were located at around 6:35pm on Watford High Street and were detained. 'Officers ascertained that the males were in possession of water pistols, words of advice were given, and no further action was taken.'
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Adolescence scenes shot at Watford's former police station
Scenes for Netflix hit Adolescence were filmed in Watford, as the town continues to emerge as a film and television hotspot. The town's business improvement district (BID) confirmed the news, revealing that the show was part-filmed at the former police station in Clarendon Road. While not confirming exactly which scenes were shot in the town, it is likely the filming was for either episode one or three, both of which were set in a prison setting. Starring Stephen Graham and debuting star Owen Cooper, the show won critical acclaim for its one-take filming style and focus on toxic masculinity. It tells the story of 13-year-old Jamie Miller, played by Cooper, who is accused of murdering his classmate. Following its release earlier this month, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed calls for the programme to be shown in schools. It shines a spotlight on so-called "incel" culture and the role played by controversial influencers, such as Andrew Tate. The police station site is soon to be demolished after a planning application was approved to turn it into a 314-home development. Herts Police left Clarendon Road for a new premises in George Street, by St Mary's Church, in April last year.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Yahoo
Burglars smash through glass door and take jewellery
Herts Police have appealed for information after burglars smashed through the glass door to a Watford home. Between 7.28pm and 7.34pm on Tuesday, March 4, the offenders broke into the Meadowbank property, in Oxhey, through the rear. Gold jewellery was stolen. In a message via the Herts Connected platform, police have asked that any information is shared by calling 101, quoting crime reference 41/20683/25. Another property was broken between 6.45pm and 7.45pm on the same day in High Street, Bushey. Herts Police described it as either a burglary or an attempted burglary and asked that information be shared quoting the reference force also called for information after a white Citroen Relay van was stolen from a St Georges Drive, Carpenders Park, home at 12.26am on Wednesday, March 5. During the night, the owner was disturbed by a noise coming from outside and went to look, at which point they saw a male in dark-coloured clothing inside the vehicle - which had been parked in their drive. The van, which had tools inside, was then driven off towards Little Oxhey Lane. Two other males in dark clothing, who are believed to have been working together with the driver, then ran off after it. It's owner still had the keys during the theft. The van has since been located and recovered. Anyone who has information or footage of anything suspicious nearby is asked to email call police on 101, or email oxhey@ quoting the reference 41/20705/25.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Yahoo
Watch police smash through doors and seize drugs in raids
Herts Police bashed through Watford doors in a video from early morning raids carried out last week. The force conducted five simultaneous raids on Friday morning (February 28) after receiving intelligence and complaints from residents about suspected drug dealing and anti-social behaviour. Police forced their way into the properties, supported by colleagues from the neighbourhood policing team, operational support group, digital media investigation team, and the tri-force dog but one of the addresses were in Sydney Road, with the other in Raphael Drive. In the video shared via the Herts Police social media page, officers are seen knocking through the doors of multiple flats and gathering items from inside, including what appears to be drugs, in evidence bags. Cannabis, phones, cash, weighing scales and packaging were recovered as police arrested five people on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug. Watford chief Inspector Andy Wiseman and Matt Turmaine MP with officers at George Street police station, prior to the operation. (Image: Herts Police) These were a 27-year-old, a 42-year-old, a 34-year-old, a 28-year-old, and a 22-year-old, all of which are from Watford. PC Richard Fielding, from Watford's Operation Scorpion team, said: 'This morning's activity is a continuation of our work to combat drug-related crime in Watford, which we know first-hand has a detrimental impact on both those involved and innocent parties who live nearby. 'If you have any information or concerns about this type of crime, please continue to report them to us. Every call helps us to build an intelligence picture for us to take action. Information can also be reported anonymously via Crimestoppers.'
