Man charged with vehicle interference in Hatfield

A man has been charged with vehicle interference following an incident in Hatfield.

It was reported that a man had tried gaining access to a vehicle parked in Selwyn Avenue in the early hours of Monday 20 July.

Following CCTV enquiries, a suspect was identified and arrested.

Paul Murphy, aged 41, of The Runway in Hatfield, has been charged with vehicle interference. 

Inspector Robert Wilson said: “I hope this news reassures residents that we take reports like this seriously. I’d also like to take this opportunity to remind residents of the importance of keeping your vehicles secure. Never leave valuables inside and always make sure your vehicle is locked. We have a full list of tips to keep your vehicle protected on our website at herts.police.uk/crimeprevention.”