A luxury Aston Martin car worth £200,000 was severely vandalised while parked at a prestigious London golf club, with the word 'CHEATER' spray-painted on its bonnet. The incident occurred at Hampton Court Palace Golf Club in South West London on Monday afternoon.
Witness Reports Hammer Attack
According to a witness, a man wearing a baseball cap was seen approaching the black convertible 2015 Vanquish and using a hammer to smash its windows, lights, and roof. The suspect then sprayed the word 'CHEATER' in white paint across the bonnet before walking away. The witness captured video footage of the aftermath, showing the extent of the damage.
Vehicle Details and Damage
The high-performance car, which can reach speeds of 201 mph and accelerate from 0 to 52 mph in 3.6 seconds, was declared a write-off. It bore the personalised number plate 'BD55 BOB' and had a retail value of up to £192,000 when new.
Police Investigation Underway
The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene at around 14:00 BST on 25 May. Officers spoke to the witness and the car owner, who was walking his dogs at the time. No arrests have been made, and enquiries continue. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 4251/25MAY, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
