Three man have been charged with aggravated burglary after a home owner was injured during an incident in Potters Bar.

It was reported that a group of men forced their way into a property in Park View at around 4am yesterday (September 4).

The male occupant was then allegedly threatened and physically assaulted, sustaining an injury to his ear.

Officers quickly attended the address, and four men were arrested at the scene.

Following an investigation by the Hertsmere Local Crime Unit, three of the men were charged with aggravated burglary with intent and possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place.

Jason Embelek, 27, of Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead, and Taner Dogan, 24, of Milton Road, London, are both due to appear before Hatfield Magistrates’ Court today (September 5).

Elsaid Jukaj, 20, of Grove Road, London, is due to appear before Hatfield Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (September 6), while the fourth man is currently awaiting police interview.

Neighbourhood Inspector Rachael Robertson said: "I appreciate incidents of this nature will cause a great deal of concern among the local community. We believe this to have been a targeted incident, involving people who are known to each other, and charges have now been secured.

"Our investigations will continue and anyone with information is asked to please get in touch.

"We know that some residents have already approached local PCSOs during their patrols but, if you have any further concerns, please do not hesitate to speak with your local policing team."

You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact, or by calling the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/73548/24.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.