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Dead horses found near Hatfield

Police are trying to find out how the bodies of two horses ended up in a field close to Wild Hill near Hatfield. It's believed the bodies were dumped between Saturday January 26th and Monday January 28th.

The mare and the filly were both thin but do not appear to have been neglected. Police believe they were driven to the area in a vehicle and are working with the RSPCA to identify the owners.

Appeal for witnesses after indecent exposure in Hatfield

Police are appealing to members of the public after an indecent exposure took place in Hatfield.

The incident occurred on Sunday 23rd September, between the times of 5pm and 5.15pm on the 301 Arriva single decker bus.

The offender moved seats next to a woman, with the aisle separating them.

The offender then proceeded to expose himself to the victim.

The offender is described as a white man in his 30s, with dark hair, thin build wearing a beige coat with toggles.

The coat had a hood which was up at the time of the offence.

I am appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident and saw the offender before and after the incident.

We believe there were two men sitting a few seats in front of the offender who may be able to assist in the investigation.

I am also appealing to anyone who may have been with the offender when he got on the bus and anyone who saw him get off the bus.

Anyone with information, please contact the Herts Police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting the crime reference number B2/12/3325. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, the independent charity, anonymously on 0800 555 111.

– PC Ellie Reeve

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Second man charged after fatal Hatfield stabbing

A second man has been charged with the murder of 24-year-old Hatfield man Darren Leonard.

Amariloo Brami, 22, of Walnut Grove, Welwyn Garden City, has been charged with murder and conspiracy to rob.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Hatfield Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 25th September.

Mr Leonard died after being stabbed during a disturbance inside a flat on Northfield, Hatfield on Wednesday July 11th.

Police appeal for Hatfield murder

Detectives investigating the murder of Darren Leonard in Hatfield have released a description of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the death.

The man is described as being of Albanian appearance, aged between 20 and 30 years old, 5ft 10in to 6ft tall and of average build.

He had short black hair, which was slightly longer on top, and a thin jaw line beard.

Mr Leonard, aged 24, died after being stabbed during a disturbance inside a flat on Northfield on Wednesday July 11th.

We are keen to speak to this man who we believe may have arrived in the UK in the past few months. If this is you or you believe you recognise the description of this man, please get in touch with police as soon as possible.

– DCI Mark Ross, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit

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Gold jewellery stolen in Hatfield

A gold bracelet stolen during the break-in Credit: Hertfordshire Police

Police investigating a burglary at a house in Hatfield have released photographs of jewellery that was stolen during the break-in.

Burglars smashed a window in order to gain access to a home in the Hatfield Garden Village area some time between 8am and 5.20pm last Monday.

Gold necklaces and bracelets were also stolen Credit: Hertfordshire Police

The intruders searched through the house before making off with a substantial amount of gold jewellery.

Police investigating the break in have today released photographs of examples of the jewellery that may have been offered for sale to people locally.

DC Sarah Meacock, from the Local Crime Unit in Hatfield, said: “These were much-loved family items that were of great sentimental value as well as great financial value to the victims.

“The jewellery is very distinctive in its style and would be recognisable if offered to someone for sale.

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