London West End robbery gang jailed

Three men have been sentenced at Inner London Crown Court following a series of smash-and-grab robberies targeting luxury fashion boutiques in London’s West End. Between November 2025 and January 2026, the gang targeted five high-end stores, including Bottega Veneta, Lora Piana, YSL, and End.

According to the Metropolitan Police, the perpetrators used stolen vehicles to crash through storefront windows before raiding the premises. The total cost of stolen goods and property damage is estimated at £1 million. In one specific incident at Lora Piana, the gang stole over 105 items valued at nearly £385,000.

Max Tyson, 26, and Ryan Brough, 34, were each sentenced to three years and four months in prison for conspiracy to commit burglary. Harry Johnson, 25, received a sentence of one year and 10 months for handling stolen goods. Two other men, Sonny Stringer and Olivier Ndayizeie, received suspended sentences for handling stolen goods and assisting an offence, respectively.