Man charged after machetes used in Whippendell Road clash

Emmanuele Mendy was charged with two offences following an incident on September 6.

Police launched an investigation after machetes were used as several men assaulted each other in Whippendell Road, Watford at about 8.30pm.

A 25-year-old man, from Watford, and a 19-year-old, man from Harrow, have both been arrested on suspicion of affray while Mendy, of Whippendell Road, was charged with affray and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

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Herts Police have appealed for witnesses and further information over the “altercation”. The force added that, despite the use of machetes, "no one was injured".

PC Ross Lang said: “This incident happened on a busy road at a time when many people would have been walking or driving past, so we are appealing for anyone who believes they witnessed what happened to come forward and speak to us if they have not done so already.

“We’re particularly keen to hear from anyone who believes they may have dashcam, doorbell camera or CCTV footage that could assist us with our enquiries.”

The two men who were arrested have been released on bail "with strict conditions" while the investigation continues, police confirmed.

Information can be reported online or by calling 101 quoting reference 41/71533/23.