Police have charged a teenager with attempted murder after shots were fired towards a home.

Herts Police descended on Woolmerdine Court, Bushey, after gunshots were reported at around 4.25pm on September 15.

Armed officers and the police helicopter searched the area for the suspect, who made of on a Sur-Ron style electric bike, but no arrests were made at the time. No injuries were reported.

The force has now confirmed that further enquiries led to the arrest of Almamie Jawara, of Leveret Close, Watford. The 19-year-old was then charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life on Thursday, September 26.

He appeared at Hatfield Magistrates’ Court on Friday, September 28, and was remanded into custody ahead of an appearance at St Albans Crown Court on October 29.

Detective Sergeant George Lewin said: “This is believed to have been a targeted incident as part of an ongoing dispute.

“Residents deserve to feel safe in their community and I hope news of this charge provides reassurance that we take all incidents seriously and will respond appropriately.”

Any relevant information can be reported to police online at herts.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 41/77215/24.