A terrifying incident in Hampton, south-west London, saw a teenager’s bedroom window shot at after a gang of motorbike thieves failed to steal an electric scooter. The attempted theft occurred early Thursday morning outside a terraced home, with two youths trying to disarm the scooter’s lock. When unsuccessful, they reportedly fired shots in frustration. Bullets passed through the window, narrowly missing a 17-year-old boy who was asleep inside.
Residents described the area as frequently targeted by gangs using mopeds to steal bikes and scooters. Local police are investigating, searching for bullet casings and reviewing doorbell footage for clues. The community has been left alarmed by the incident, with some expressing fears over increasing violence.
Scotland Yard confirmed that officers are following multiple leads to determine if this event is linked to previous thefts in the area.
