Police vehicle damaged by suspects on moped

An investigation is underway after a marked British Transport Police (BTP) car was damaged during an incident in Croydon in the early hours of Wednesday, 7 February.

At approximately 00:40hrs two BTP officers were responding to a call in the vicinity of Waddon New Road.

As they returned to their car, which was parked near the junction with Rectory Grove, two suspects on a moped rode passed them.

The suspects approached the car and used something to smash the rear window before riding off.

The moped has been described as dark in colour and was possibly displaying a rear ‘L’ plate.

Initial reports suggested that a firearm discharge had caused the damage but work continues, including forensic enquiries, to establish exactly what was used.

There were no injuries.

Detectives from the Met’s Trident and Area Crime Command investigate. No arrests; enquiries continue

A spokesperson from British Transport Police said: “We are supporting the Metropolitan Police investigation into this incident.

“Fortunately the marked vehicle was parked and unoccupied at the time, as officers were responding to a separate incident.

“The welfare of the BTP officers who were involved is being managed and we are working with the Metropolitan Police to establish the circumstances of how the vehicle came to be damaged.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information that could assist the investigation is asked to call Trident on 020 8247 4863. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.