In a statement to Bar and Bench, the police confirmed that the assault as well as the threats issued against Justice Patel and his family, are under investigation and in the meantime, safeguarding measures have been provided to the family.
“Detectives from Hertfordshire Constabulary's Criminal Investigation Department are currently investigating a series of linked incidents relating to a family currently living in South Hertfordshire.
These include an attempted burglary and threatening communication reported in August 2025, an assault reported in April 2026 and further threatening communication reported in June 26.
As part of the investigation, safeguarding measures have been provided to the family," the police statement said.
As inquiries remain ongoing, the police have declined to share further details at this stage.
In a statement to Bar and Bench, the police confirmed that the assault as well as the threats issued against Justice Patel and his family, are under investigation and in the meantime, safeguarding measures have been provided to the family.
“Detectives from Hertfordshire Constabulary's Criminal Investigation Department are currently investigating a series of linked incidents relating to a family currently living in South Hertfordshire. These include an attempted burglary and threatening communication reported in August 2025, an assault reported in April 2026 and further threatening communication reported in June 26. As part of the investigation, safeguarding measures have been provided to the family," the police statement said.
As inquiries remain ongoing, the police have declined to share further details at this stage.
