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Hertfordshire Police
Barnet Press has published 8 stories involving Hertfordshire Police, from April 2026 to August 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Crime & Safety · BarnetSabael Jaho charged with cocaine supply and weapons offences in Potters Bar
Sabael Jaho, of Station Parade in Cockfosters, was arrested in Park Avenue, Potters Bar, on 1 August 2026. Hertfordshire Police charged him with possession of cocaine with intent to supply, possession of a knuckle duster, and driving offences. He will face court next month.
Barnet4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 60 · Hype 15
WorldCannabis Farm Discovered in Borehamwood
Police discovered a large cannabis farm with more than 500 plants in Borehamwood on Tuesday, May 26. The property was found to have the drug growing in nearly every room. A 34-year-old man has been charged.
1 min readTrust 44 · Craft 46 · Hype 35
Crime & Safety · EdgwareEdgware Man Jailed For Bomb Plot
Robert Kovacs, 39, of Edgware, has been sentenced to 29 years in prison after being found guilty of attempted murder. He constructed a homemade bomb and placed it under a vehicle in Borehamwood.
Edgware3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 62 · Hype 35
WorldIslamophobic Abuse at Aberford Park
A woman of Muslim faith was subjected to Islamophobic abuse at the entrance to Aberford Park in Borehamwood on April 13. Two women reportedly blocked the park entrance and directed religiously aggravated comments towards the victim. Police are appealing for witnesses.
2 min readTrust 56 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
WorldMotorist Fined for Unsecured Football Net
A driver in Borehamwood was fined £168 and given three penalty points after being caught with an unsecured football net on their car. The incident, captured on video, highlighted the dangers of carrying unstable loads.
2 min readTrust 54 · Craft 62 · Hype 30
WorldCash and Nitrous Oxide Seized in Barnet Area
Police discovered over £3,000 in cash and six Smartwhips containing nitrous oxide during a stop in Borehamwood. Two people have been charged. Separately, a motorist was arrested on the A1 Barnet-by-Pass on suspicion of drug driving and found with cannabis.
2 min readTrust 44 · Craft 52 · Hype 35
WorldMan Arrested After Pedestrians Hit By Tesla
A man was arrested after a Tesla reportedly struck two pedestrians in Borehamwood in the early hours of Saturday, April 4. One victim sustained serious injuries requiring hospital treatment.
2 min readTrust 34 · Craft 69 · Hype 35
WorldMan Assaulted in Borehamwood Tesco Car Park
A man was subjected to verbal abuse and physical assault in the drop-off area of a Tesco store in Borehamwood. Hertfordshire Police are appealing for public assistance to identify those involved and gather evidence.
1 min readTrust 56 · Craft 70 · Hype 15