A gang behind a spree of smash and grab raids on some of London’s most exclusive retailers has been sentenced at Kingston Crown Court, after making off with more than £100,000 in luxury goods.

Christopher Gibbs, 43, George O’Hare, 42, Paul Hughes, 42, Anthony Munday, 40, Lee James McCready, 46, Matthew Windrass, 50, and David Rigelsford, 37, targeted seven high‑value retailers over a four‑month period last year.

The group used bricks, sledgehammers and, on one occasion, a Ford Fiesta to break their way into shop entrances.

All seven men pleaded guilty and were sentenced at Kingston Crown Court.

Detective Chief Inspector Scott Mather, from the Met’s Flying Squad, said: “We realise these attacks on luxury stores have had a significant impact on business owners and the communities around them.

“Our detectives worked quickly, establishing common patterns between the attacks to link them to one criminal network. Forensic analysis and fast-paced CCTV enquiries were then able to identify the suspects.

“This is a clear message to anyone who thinks they can carry out smash-and-grab raids in London – we will identify you, we will track you down and we will bring you to justice.”

The Met Police has released the below footage.