Police Van Smashed by Balaclava-Clad Moped Thugs in Southampton
Chaos struck Shirley, Southampton tonight as two offenders on a suspected stolen moped launched a brazen attack on a police van. The vehicle, now out of service, suffered significant damage and won’t be back on the road until repairs are paid for.
Moped Outlaws Wear Balaclavas During Daring Assault
The duo, both masked with balaclavas, targeted the police van in what raises serious questions about the control authorities have over crime in Hampshire.
“This evening my Police van was attacked by two offenders on a suspected stolen moped. Both wearing balaclavas,” an officer revealed. “Officers avoided injury.”
Is Crime Getting Out of Hand in Hampshire?
The brazen incident comes amid growing fears that offenders are getting bolder, even going after law enforcement directly. The operation, codenamed OpTorque, continues as police hunt for the moped suspects.
