Police Name Slough Man Charged After ‘Gun Pulled Out’ in Watford Shopping Centre

 
The victim, a man in his 20s, managed to escape and flagged down police officers as they arrived. He was subsequently taken to a place of safety. After reviewing CCTV footage, officers tracked down a suspect in the Sainsbury’s car park on Albert Road South. They arrested him on suspicion of possession of a firearm and located a gun discarded under a vehicle.

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Mohammed Al-Saadi, 23, of Eltham Avenue, Slough, has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence and possession of a knife/bladed article. Al-Saadi appeared at Hatfield Magistrates’ Court on September 26, where he was remanded into custody. He is scheduled to appear at St Albans Crown Court on October 24.

The swift response by the police ensured that the situation was brought under control, with the victim being protected from further harm. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and police are continuing their efforts to understand the full circumstances of what transpired.

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