Self driving vehicles were disabled by a gang of three men whose aim was to make sure they had one of the cars for their own purposes. The vehicles are capable of colliding and injuring passengers and other road users. Police Constable Stuart Farrar said, ‘If you own one of these vehicles you need to be aware of their operation. They are operated with a remote control and no drivers are on board. When you consider that they have no steering wheels or brake pedals you can understand the level of risk. There is no doubt that a gang would be prepared to kill to obtain one of these cars. So if you own one you need to be aware and make sure it is in the best possible condition.’ Gang members forced their way into a building which they were thought to have been carrying out repairs to and stole a number of vehicles and tools. A police operation is under way to try and trace the suspects. Information about the cars can be passed to the police by contacting 020 8247 6111. Ipsoregulated This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here