Gang of men attack property with machetes and baseball bats in Watford

A gang of men wearing balaclavas attacked a property with machetes and baseball bats in Watford on Sunday Afternoon.

The incident happened at around 6:30pm in Whippendell Road. Four to five men were seen targeting the address smashed windows, which is understood to be a residential property.

Herts Police said it happened after an earlier “verbal altercation” in Rose Gardens, between 2.30pm and 2.50pm, which saw a man threatened with a weapon.

Armed police and a dog unit can be seen attending.

Safer Neighbourhood Team officers were in the area on Thursday reassuring residents and seeking witnesses.

Herts Police said the attack was linked to an earlier “verbal altercation” in Rose Gardens, between 2:30pm and 2:50pm, in which a man was threatened with a weapon.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact Herts Police via non-emergency number 101, quoting ISR 593 of 23 July.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Hertfordshire Constabulary on 101 or via the force website. You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.