Police hunt gang of carjackers

Police are hunting a gang of youths who pounced on drivers and hijacked their cars.

The first was at 5.15am in Kidbrooke, when someone jumped in front of a car, forcing the driver to stop.

The victim was punched and robbed before the gang drove away his blue Citroen Picasso.

Less than an hour later a similar carjack happened in nearby Westcombe Park.

A minicab driver was robbed of a mobile phone and cash. His maroon Citroen Xantia estate was recovered the next day in Charlton.

The raiders were aged between 16 and 20 and white or Asian.

Pc Adam McKim of Plumstead Robbery Squad said: "We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen youths answering this description." The robbery squad can be contacted on 020 8284 9817.