Witness appeal after racially aggravated assault in Borehamwood

It happened on Friday

Author: Jon BurkePublished 9th Jun 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses and information, after a racially aggravated assault in Borehamwood.

Between 3.30pm and 4.30pm on Friday 5 June, a man in a Red Toyota drove near the victims and began shouting racist slurs from the vehicle, he then chased them before driving off.

The incident began on Old Shenley Road, then into the Civic Office Car Park and finally on Elstree Way.

PC Harry Levi said: “We are appealing for anyone who may have been in the area at the time and may have witnessed this incident, or the red Toyota driving in the area near the time of the incident.

“If you believe you do have information that you believe will help the investigation, please email me at [email protected].

You can also report information about this incident online at www.herts.police.uk/report speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via the online web chat at www.herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/52389/26.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its untraceable online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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