Police looking to trace witness in Watford affray investigation
It happened early on Sunday morning
Last updated 22nd Dec 2025
Police investigating an affray in Watford have released two images of a witness they would like to identify and speak to, as part of their enquiries.
It happened on Watford High Street, near to Dunnings, at around 1am on Sunday (21 December), when a physical altercation occurred between several people.
Detective Constable Nathan McCabe, who is investigating, said: “We are very much treating this person as a witness to the events on Sunday morning, and not a suspect.
“We’re keen to speak to them as we believe they will have information that could greatly assist our investigation.”
If you know the person pictured, or you think it could be you, you can email DC McCabe at [email protected], quoting reference 41/120604/25.
You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, use online webchat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Three people were arrested in connection with the incident:
• A 55 year old man from Harlesden was arrested on suspicion of affray and Actual Bodily Harm (ABH). He has since been released on conditional bail until 10 March 2026.
• A 26 year old man from Harrow was arrested on suspicion of affray and Actual Bodily Harm (ABH). He has since been released on conditional bail until 14 March 2026.
• A 25 year old man from Harrow was arrested on suspicion of affray. He has since been released on conditional bail until 14 March 2026.