Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder after man in 20s killed and another wounded

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after police were called to a car crash and fight.

Hertfordshire constabulary said they were called to Gammons Lane at the junction on Leavesden Road in Watford just before 3am on Saturday to reports of a three-vehicle collision and subsequent fight. Officers found a man in his 20s with possible stab wounds. Police said he was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A further call was received about a man who had been found with a serious possible stab wound to his arm in St George’s Road. This man was also taken to hospital for treatment, and the force said that the two incidents were believed to be connected.

The vehicles thought to be involved in the collision were a grey Volkswagen Golf, a blue Vauxhall Corsa and a black Vauxhall Astra.

DCI Justine Jenkins, from the BCH Major Crime Unit, said a 19-year-old man from Watford has been arrested on suspicion of murder. She said: “We are still in the very early stages of our investigation and extensive enquiries are being carried out to help establish the sequence of events.

“I would urge any witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch straight away. In particular, I would like to hear from anyone who believes they might have dash-cam footage of any of the vehicles in Watford overnight on Friday 30 August into this morning.”

Watford Ch Insp Matt Phillips said: “I understand this sad news will cause alarm to the local community and I would like to reassure Watford residents that we are working closely with MP Richard Harrington and Watford borough council to support anyone who has been affected by this terrible loss of life.

“Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have information that can help the investigation.”