Police appeal for witnesses after 13-year-old assaulted in Watford

Teenager allegedly robbed during altercation on Tolpits Lane

Author: Vicky HainesPublished 4th Dec 2025

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a teenage boy was allegedly assaulted and robbed in Watford.

The incident took place at around 4pm on Thursday 6th November on Tolpits Lane at the junction with Scammel Way.

During the altercation, a 13-year-old boy was reportedly assaulted by another teenage boy, causing bruising to his body, and money was allegedly stolen from him.

PC Kim Bennett from the Watford Response team said: “I am appealing to anyone who might have been in the area when this incident took place, and anyone who might have information to report this to police.

“I can be contacted by email via [email protected] , please quote crime reference 41/106121/25.”

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