Police Launch Investigation After Audi A3 Smashed with Machete in Woodford Incident

A serious police investigation is underway after a violent incident on Chingford Lane in Woodford, where a female narrowly escaped serious injury and a luxury Audi A3 Sport TFSI S-A was left smashed and hacked apart with a machete and left in the middle of the road.

The incident occurred late on Sunday evening, with the road cordoned off overnight into Monday morning by emergency services.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police have taken over the investigation due to the severity of the attack.

Audi Left Mangled and Bloodied

Photos from

the scene show the Audi A3 with severe front-end damage, a caved-in windscreen, and both rear side windows shattered.

Notably, the rear window appears to have been hacked apart with a machete, leaving jagged glass edges and visible slashes to the frame.

A large blood splatter was seen on the bonnet, and a blood-soaked cloth was found draped over a nearby brick wall, indicating that someone may have suffered injuries during or shortly after the attack.

Female Victim Escapes Serious Harm

Eyewitnesses reported seeing a shaken woman at the scene shortly after the attack. While full details have yet to be confirmed, it is understood she escaped without serious injury.

Police have not disclosed whether she was inside the vehicle at the time of the incident.

Ongoing Investigation

Scotland Yard has confirmed that specialist detectives are examining the scene and reviewing CCTV footage from surrounding properties and traffic cameras.

Appeal for Information

A source for the Metropolitan Police said:

“We are investigating a serious incident that took place on Chingford Lane, Woodford, late on Sunday 20 July. A vehicle was extensively damaged and one female was involved.

Road Closures and Disruption

Chingford Lane remained closed until mid-morning Monday while investigations continued, causing traffic delays in the Woodford area.

Can You Help?

Anyone with dashcam footage, doorbell video, or witness information is urged to contact police on 101, or reach out anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

We have contacted both the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service for formal statements and will provide updates as they become available.

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