A man has been charged with four counts of conspiracy to commit burglary and injuring a police officer. 

Shane Brady, 35, of London, was charged in connection with a raid at a home in Reddings Avenue, Bushey, on March 4.

Police confirmed the further three charges are related to offences in North West London. Nothing was stolen during the Bushey break-in.

He has also been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving. A police officer fractured his elbow when officers attempted to stop a motorist who allegedly failed to stop driving.  

Mr Brady appeared at Highbury Magistrates’ Court where he was remanded into custody to await trial.  

Detective Constable Barnaby Goding said: “We know that burglary is a concern for residents in Bushey and I hope that this arrest reassures the public that we are working hard to identify and arrest suspects when offences occur.

“As this investigation demonstrates we also work with neighbouring police forces, such as the Met, to identify those who may be travelling into the county to commit crimes.”

Hertfordshire Constabulary has urged residents to ensure windows and doors are properly locked to make it harder for criminals to operate.

They added people could use timer switches to light up their homes when they are out at night.