Tyre Extinguishers target SUVs in London

CLIMATE activists have deflated the tyres of scores of SUVs across parts of London overnight.

Notes have been left by the group Tyre Extinguishers on the sports utility vehicles apologising for targeting the “gas guzzler” cars.

Thought to be a splinter group of Extinction Rebellion, it said it wanted to “make it impossible to own an SUV in the UK’s urban areas”.

Vehicles in Chelsea, Chiswick, Notting Hill and Belgravia have been targeted.

Other areas in the capital said to be hit included Harley Street, Hampstead Heath and Clapham.

It is Tyre Extinguishers’ first action as part of a series of protests, the group said.

In a statement, the group said it wanted to see bans on SUVs in urban areas, pollution levies to tax SUVs out of existence, and more investment in public transport.

A spokesperson for the Met said: “We are aware of a statement by Tyre Extinguisher alleging damage to vehicles at various locations in London by them.

“We ask that reports of this nature are made through the Met’s website and we will assess these to establish whether offences have been committed.

“At this time, we are not aware of any investigations being launched.”