A number of vehicles have been seized following a joint investigation into alleged environmental breaches and anti-social activity by a business.

British Transport Police officers were joined near Bushey station on Monday by representatives from Watford Borough Council, including the town's mayor.

The council says environmental health officers from the Environment Agency, along with police officers, conducted a number of searches at the premises with vehicles found on site.

The business had for some weeks been a source of numerous complaints by residents in relation to its "negative impact" on the community, the council said.

Mayor Peter Taylor said: "I am pleased to see this robust response by the police after residents raised concerns with me and local councillors about the alleged environmental and anti-social impacts by the car business here.

"We will also be investigating the possibility of further CCTV with British Transport Police in response to other concerns in the surrounding area."

Vehicles found around the scene have now been seized and investigations are ongoing as to the ownership of the cars on the site.

Residents and visitors who experience or witness criminal activity in or around the station have been advised by the council to report it to the station staff and contact the police immediately.

Oxhey ward councillor, Karen Clarke-Taylor, who also attended on Monday said: "This has been a real cause of concern for residents and so I’m really pleased that we have worked together to take this action. I will continue to work closely with the police so that this area is safe for everyone."

Sergeant Duncombe, who led the operation, added: "We are listening to the public and working with local councillors to address ongoing concerns around some businesses in this area not acting lawfully and having negative impacts on the local community.

"We will continue to work with the council and the Hertfordshire Constabulary to turn this around."