Armed police, dogs, and a helicopter have responded after a 19-year-old was rushed to hospital.

Hertfordshire Constabulary have confirmed they were called by the ambulance service at around 12.25pm today (June 6) after an “incident” in Blackmoor Lane, near Croxley Business Park.

Although police are yet to confirm exactly what happened, they said that a 19-year-old man was injured and has now been taken to hospital “for further treatment”.

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Joss Goodchild, who had been on a walk along the nearby canal, described seeing four police cars blocking Byewaters as officers “questioned local workers”, while someone he believed was a male received treatment.

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He added that he saw an air ambulance leaving just before 2pm.

The force confirmed armed police, the dog unit, and a police helicopter were deployed.

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While enquiries continue police asked anyone with information to call 101, or report it online, quoting ISR 327 of 6 June.

The East of England Ambulance Service has been contacted for further information.

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