- Video reveals FreeNow driver being attacked by hooded gang in Ladbroke Grove
- Assault happened in Southern Row, west London, round 11.35pm final Sunday
- Driver alleges that he was threatened at gunpoint and group stole his automobile
- Police have charged three youngsters, two aged 17 and one aged 15, with theft
Stunning video has emerged of a FreeNow driver being attacked by a hooded gang throughout an alleged gunpoint theft in London.
Sprint-cam footage reveals the four-strong group entering into the personal rent automobile earlier than launching an assault on the driving force after a row over the variety of passengers.
One member of the group is seen within the video punching the driving force within the face whereas one other grabs at him and pulls him out of the automotive.
Moments later a member of the gang is seen leaping into the entrance seat of the automobile, earlier than the video ends.
Police say three youngsters have been charged with theft following the incident, which happened within the Ladbroke Grove space of west London on Sunday, October 17.
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Video reveals three members of the group entering into the again of the automobile after arriving at Southern Row, off Kensal Street, round 11.35pm.
The group are heard urging the driving force to permit a fourth member of the group into the private-hire automobile.
One hooded male is heard saying: 'I would like 4 of us within the automotive. If I can not get 4 of us within the automotive I'll get indignant. All my mates are coming in bro.'
The video reveals the identical member then grabbing the driving force across the neck earlier than punching him.
One other member of the group is seen opening the driving force's door earlier than the driving force is pulled out of the automobile.
The dash-cam footage then reveals a hooded man sitting within the driver's seat.
The driving force, who reported the incident to the police, claimed to officers he was threatened with a gun by the group. He was not injured through the incident, police say.
Scotland Yard has launched an investigation and have now charged three folks in relation to the incident.
Police say three youngsters, two aged 17 and one aged 15, have been charged with theft and tried theft.
The youngsters, who can't be named for authorized causes, have been saved in custody forward of an look at Highbury Nook Magistrates' Courtroom right now.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson advised MailOnline: 'Three folks have been charged following an alleged gunpoint theft
'The incident occurred at about 11:35hrs on Sunday, 17 October at Southern Row, London, W10.
'A taxi driver reported that 4 folks had threatened him with a gun and stolen his automotive. The sufferer was not injured within the incident.
'Following an investigation by detectives from the Central West Command Unit three youngsters, two aged 17 and one aged 15, have been charged with theft and tried theft on Sunday, 24 October,
'All three have been saved in custody to look at Highbury Nook Magistrates' Courtroom on Monday, 25 October. Enquiries proceed.'
MailOnline has contacted FreeNow and Transport for London (TfL) - who're chargeable for personal rent licensing in London - for a remark.
