Land Rover tyres ‘destroyed’ in ‘retaliation’ at Wimbledon school crash deaths

Vigilantes destroyed the tyres on around 60 vehicles during a raid on a Land Rover dealership, describing the attack as “retaliation” for the crash at a school in Wimbledon that killed two young girls.

The group, who call themselves Tyre Extinguishers, posted video online of the raid on the garage based in Exeter which said happened “after a Land Rover killed 2 innocent girls in Wimbledon in July”.

A 46-year-old woman from Wimbledon was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and has since been bailed, after a Land Rover smashed through a fence into the school in Wimbledon on July 6 killing Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau.

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Last night TX destroyed tyres on at least 60 vehicles at Jaguar Exeter, after a Land Rover killed 2 innocent girls in Wimbledon in July. pic.twitter.com/fcTPAlFDuM

— The Tyre Extinguishers (@T_Extinguishers) August 7, 2023

Tyre Extinguishers said in a statement: “Tyre Extinguishers destroyed all the tyres on at least 60 vehicles at Jaguar Exeter, Matford Way.

“SUVs are eight times more likely to kill children in crashes than smaller cars.

Nuria Sajjad who died in the crash at Wimbledon (Met Police)

“This act of retaliation is intended as a peaceful and non-violent demonstration to draw attention to the presence of grossly-inappropriate private vehicles in our towns and cities.”

It added: “Tyre Extinguishers firmly believes that their action is a necessary escalation to try and stop these vehicles from wrecking further lives and continuing to push the worsening climate crisis off the cliff edge.

“The group hopes that this action will serve as a wake-up call for all stakeholders to unite in their efforts to prevent future tragedies and make our roads safer for everyone.”

Selena Lau was killed when a Land Rover crashed into a building at Study Preparatory School in Wimbledon, south-west London on the last day of term (Family handout/PA) (PA Media)

Devon and Cornwall Police said it was “aware of criminal damage having occurred” and “inquiries continue”.

A spokesman for Vertu Motors, which owns Jaguar Exeter, said: “Trespass and damage to private property are not acceptable. The matter is now in the hands of the police.”