Wanted man at large after evading Meriden police helicopter

Hertfordshire Constabulary arrived at an address in Watford at around 4.10pm yesterday (April 5) to conduct "arrest enquiries" for a man who is wanted for failing to appear at court in connection with GBH and assault on an emergency worker charges.

A man then fled the building and police scoured the area but were unable to find him.

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Chaotic scenes were reported in the Meriden area, particularly in The Gossamers, as the road was closed, a "large police presence" was seen, and one woman claimed a "man on the run" tried to enter her home.

The Meriden resident said he tried to climb in through the upstairs bedroom window to her daughter’s room at around 4pm.

Police cars in The Gossamers (Image: Gill Ison)

The 17-year-old was apparently in the room and “stood her ground” before the man said “sorry” and left.

She added that police were “running around searching for him urgently”.

Police helicopter over York Way (Image: Gill Ison)

The police helicopter was spotted circling over the York Way shops six or seven times, at around 5.25pm, and above other roads.

Hertfordshire Constabulary confirmed they are still investigating and trying to find the man.

Police presence in the Gossamers area/road closure (Image: Gill Ison)