Weapons Seen During Attack in Marlowes Area: Witnesses Sought

Police in Hemel Hempstead town centre are seeking witnesses and information after an affray occurred.

Just before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, a group of males, some wearing balaclavas, were involved in an altercation in the Marlowes area. Weapons were reportedly seen during the incident.

Three of the males fled down an alleyway toward Asda after following another male into a nearby shop.

Shortly afterward, a grey Ford Focus ST drove onto the pavement, colliding with a member of the public. Fortunately, the injuries sustained were minor and did not require medical treatment.

Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances and urgently attempting to identify those involved. If you have any information, please contact the police.

Detective Sergeant Yolanda Morales-Willis, from the Dacorum Local Crime Unit, said: “Our enquiries are continuing, and I am urging anyone with information to please come forward.

“I appreciate the nature of this incident will be concerning, and I ask that people do not speculate on social media. Instead, please share any footage or information you have directly with police by emailing us.”

You can also report information online, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/69384/24.