Two vehicles belonging to former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif have been vandalised in London, with their windows smashed and glass panels removed and stolen.
A spokesperson for the Sharif family confirmed that the vehicles were damaged two days ago and said this was the third such incident involving Sharif’s cars in the capital.
The Metropolitan Police have taken possession of CCTV footage showing two masked young men removing window glass from the vehicles. The footage is expected to assist police in identifying those responsible.
The identities of the suspects and their motives remain unknown. There has been no confirmed information about any arrests.
The damage comes during Sharif’s current visit to London, where he has been staying at the family’s Avenfield Apartments and attending medical appointments.
Third incident, says family
The Sharif family says this is the third incident involving the former prime minister’s vehicles, although details of the two earlier incidents counted in that total have not been independently established.
The latest damage has once again raised questions about the security of vehicles associated with Sharif and his family during their visits to London.
A history of incidents in London
Members of the Sharif family have faced several security-related incidents in the British capital over the years.
In July 2018, protesters attempted to force their way into the family’s Avenfield residence in central London. Police were called after demonstrators tried to break through the entrance, while clashes between rival political supporters resulted in arrests.
In May 2021, four unidentified men — three of them wearing masks — attempted to enter the London office of Sharif’s son Hassan Nawaz while the former prime minister was inside. The incident was reported to the police, and party leaders alleged the men had intended to attack Sharif.
In April 2022, another confrontation took place outside Sharif’s London office when his security personnel intervened during an encounter with protesters. A security guard suffered injuries, and police confirmed receiving an assault complaint.
In May 2023, Sharif’s vehicle was damaged during a confrontation between Black Lives Matter protesters and police in central London. A protester threw coffee at the car and kicked it — though subsequent reporting established that Sharif had not been personally targeted, contrary to initial claims circulating on social media.
In January 2025, British police warned members of the Sharif family about a potential violent attack following intelligence received by police authorities.
What happens next
Criminal damage to vehicles is investigated by the Metropolitan Police, and CCTV evidence often plays a central role in identifying suspects. The footage of the two masked individuals will now form part of the police enquiry.
Vehicle vandalism of this kind — where parts are deliberately removed rather than simply smashed — can point to theft as well as damage. Glass panels from prestige vehicles can be costly to replace, and police will be looking at whether the stolen panels were taken for resale or simply as an act of intimidation.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is encouraged to contact the police. Witness appeals in cases like this often prove decisive, particularly when combined with clear CCTV images.
Sharif, who has spent extended periods in London in recent years, divides his time between Pakistan and the UK. His family’s Avenfield Apartments in Mayfair have been the focus of political attention — and occasional protest — for years. The flats became internationally famous during the corruption cases brought against the family in Pakistan, and they remain a symbolic address for both supporters and opponents.
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