Appeal for information after police car vandalised in Clapham

Appeal after police vehicle damaged in Clapham

Officers are appealing to the public for information after a Met police car was damaged in Clapham.

The car was so badly damaged, with the windscreen smashed after somebody jumped on the bonnet and kicked the glass, that it cannot be used.

Police were called to Rookery Road, by Clapham Common, at around 18:21 hrs on Saturday, 14 June to reports of an altercation.

Once they attended one person started attacking the vehicle with others nearby joining in. Thankfully, no officers were injured and the group were dispersed at approximately 20:15hrs.

Inspector Darren Watson, from the Local Neighbourhood Policing Team in Clapham, said:

“One of our marked police vehicles, a vital asset in responding and protecting our community, was deliberately damaged. This has rendered the vehicle completely unusable and means there is one less police car available to respond to calls for help.

“Those responsible have shown a complete disregard for the local community.

“If you have any information regarding this incident or the identity of those responsible, I urge you to come forward. The information could be the crucial piece of the investigation that helps us identify the suspect and bring them to justice.”

We're aware of footage circulating on social media showing a teenage boy in a white top, black and orange shorts and white socks and trainers on the car.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101 or reporting online via our website, quoting reference 01/7614619/25.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.