A man has been found guilty of attempted murder after a car bomb plot in Borehamwood that "could have had catastrophic consequences".
Robert Kovacs, 38, of Tenby Road, Edgeware, was found guilty of attempted murder, making an explosive substance with intent and acting with intent to cause explosion at St Albans Crown Court yesterday (March 3).
Kovacs, who denied all charges, has been remanded in custody until sentencing, which is due to take place on Tuesday, May 5.
The jury heard that on Saturday, August 16, 2025, police were called to a home in Cowley Hill, Borehamwood, to reports of a suspicious object underneath a vehicle parked on a driveway.
A significant number of nearby properties were evacuated as a precaution whilst specialist officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit examined the homemade device.
An extensive and complex investigation followed, led by detectives from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit (BCH MCU), supported by multiple operational and specialist units across Hertfordshire Constabulary.
Senior investigating officer, Detective Inspector Caeva Taylor said: "I am really pleased that, thanks to the dedicated work of our detectives – particularly Detective Sergeant David Taylor and his team – we have been able to get justice for our victim.
"This was a cruel, calculated and extremely serious crime. Kovacs went to great lengths to plan an act that could have had catastrophic consequences for the intended victim and innocent members of the public living nearby.
"I want to thank residents who were evacuated on the day for their patience and understanding during what must have been a very stressful experience. I also want to praise the bravery of the attending officers who ensured the safety of the wider community."
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