- See here for the article on the Hertfordshire Constabulary. The text can also be found below.
| November 13, 2008 |
| APPEAL FOR WITNESSES FOLLOWING AGGRAVATED BURGLARY – RICKMANSWORTH By Corporate Communication Dept DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses following an aggravated burglary in Rickmansworth. The alleged incident happened just after 5pm on Tuesday ( November 11th) at the Blue Fire Restaurant on Moneyhill Parade, Uxbridge Road in Rickmansworth when it is reported that four people forced their way into the property. A man in his late thirties and a man in his fifties sustained serious injuries which required medical treatment following the incident. Detective Sergeant Kevin Brown, from Watford CID, who is investigating the incident, said: “This was a violent attack in which two men have sustained serious injuries. This incident took place during rush hour and I am appealing to anyone who may have seen or witnessed the incident or have any information at all to come forward and assist our investigation.” “I would like to reassure the public that this type of incident is extremely rare in Rickmansworth and this type of behaviour will not be tolerated on the streets of Hertfordshire.” Anyone with information can contact DS Brown on 01923 472494, or alternatively Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. NOTES TO EDITORS: Four men have been charged with aggravated burglary in connection with this incident and will appear at Central Herts Magistrates Court this morning (November 13th). The men are: Francesco Zand, 36, of Tower Hill, Chipperfield. Mohammed Kashefi, 48, Tower hill, Chipperfield. Mehei Zand, 47, of Tower Hill, Chipperfield. Hamid Mokaram – Afshari , 50 , of Northolt. A 47-year-old Woman from Chipperfield was also arrested and has been bailed to return to Watford Police Station on November 30th. -ends- For further information contact: Olivia Finucane, Western Area Press and PR officer on 01923 472080. |
