Two people have been charged after a man was allegedly hit by a vehicle and then stabbed in South Oxhey.

Emergency services flooded Little Oxhey Lane at around 3.20pm on Thursday, May 4, after a vehicle crashed into a home causing structural damage and forcing it to be evacuated.

A police manhunt was launched involving a helicopter before three men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Watford Observer: The ambulance service was called to the scene.The ambulance service was called to the scene. (Image: Contribution)

On the day, a Herts Police spokesperson said: “A man was reportedly hit by a vehicle and then stabbed. He was taken to hospital for treatment and his injuries are serious, but not life-threatening.”

Those involved are believed to know each other, they added.

Several days later, Thomas McDonagh, 36, of Hemel Hempstead, was charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. Simon McDonagh, 33, of Naas Lane, Gloucester, was also charged with affray. Both were remanded into custody.

A third man was released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Watford Observer: Police cordoned off the area where a car appears to have crashed into a home.Police cordoned off the area where a car appears to have crashed into a home. (Image: Contribution)

Residents reacted with shock on social media as pictures emerged appearing to show a car that had come to rest after hitting a home.

Anyone with information can report it via Herts Police’s website or by calling non-emergency number 101, quoting ISR 506 of 4 May.

Watford Observer: Emergency services at the scene as residents gathered nearby.Emergency services at the scene as residents gathered nearby. (Image: Contribution)