Armed moped gang shoots at teen's window in Hampton after failed theft
Thieves fired shots into a teenagers bedroom after failing to steal a locked scooter in south-west London. Local residents report multiple two-wheeler thefts in the area by moped gangs
A frightening incident shook Hampton residents when thieves shot at a 17-year-olds bedroom after they couldnt steal a scooter (which was securely locked in the front garden)
It was terrifying: sheer malicious vindictive behaviour. They fired through the window in anger at not being able to steal our scooter
The early-morning attack on Linden Road happened when two youthʼs tried breaking a scooter lock; the bullets missed the sleeping teen and hit the opposite wall. Localʼs report seeing moped gangs using power-tools to cut through bike locks in recent weeks
- Multiple two-wheeler thefts reported in nearby streets
- Suspects spotted during day-time scouting areas
- Angle grinders used to remove security locks
- Residential areas near Hampton Station targeted
A 32-year old neighbor who lives few streets away shared her experience: “We heard them one night and chased them away‚ but wont do that again knowing theyʼre armed“ The Halloween-decorated street stayed closed while forensics looked for bullet fragments and paint traces from thieves scooters
The Met Police confirmed property damage on Linden Road but found no injuries; theyʼre checking links to other local thefts. Officers ask anyone with info to call 101 quoting CAD 606/31OCT
