Witness appeal launched as teenager stabbed in Watford
Police are trying to trace the group involved
Last updated 7th Feb 2025
Hertfordshire Police are investigating after a teenager was stabbed in Watford on Wednesday evening.
Officers were called to Market Street around 9:20pm, where the 17-year-old boy was reportedly approached by a group of men, one of whom stabbed him with what's believed to be a knife.
His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
An appeal for witnesses and information is underway, as police work to trace those involved.
Detective Constable Tia McEwen-Mason, from the Watford Local Crime Unit, said: “I appreciate this incident will cause concern among the local community. We’re doing all we can to establish the circumstances around what happened and trace those involved.
“As part our ongoing investigations, I am appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time of this assault and may have witnessed something to please come forward.
“It is believed the suspects were wearing balaclavas and black clothing. Did you see this group in the area around the time?
“If you were driving through the area and have a dash cam fitted, please review your footage as you may have captured something that could assist with our investigation.”