Teen’s Bedroom Window Shot After Scooter Theft Fails in Hampton
A terrifying late-night drama in Hampton, south-west London, saw a gang of motorbike thieves shooting at a teenager’s bedroom window after bungling an electric scooter theft.
Thieves Fail to Steal Scooter, Open Fire in Frustration
Two youths tried to disable the scooter’s lock outside a terraced home early Thursday morning. When they couldn’t crack it, they fired shots through the window, narrowly missing the 17-year-old boy asleep inside.
Community on Edge as Police Hunt Gunmen
- Locals reveal the area is a hotspot for gangs on mopeds targeting bikes and scooters.
- Police are scouring the scene for bullet casings and checking doorbell cameras.
- Scotland Yard is investigating if this attack links to earlier theft sprees nearby.
Residents are shaken, voicing fears over rising gang violence. Officers vow to crack down and bring the culprits to justice.
