Police have launched an investigation after traffic lights and a ULEZ camera have been damaged in Chislehurst.

The incident happened at Royal Parade just before 4am today (January 15).

Police have launched an investigation and enquiries are ongoing.

No arrests have been made at this stage.

Transport for London (TfL) have been approached for a comment.

Just last week, three Chislehurst Matters councillors for Chislehurst Ward LB Bromley, Mark Smith, Mike Jack and Alison Stammers took to Twitter to document the vandalism of another set of traffic lights cut down on Chislehurst High Street.

The lights were seen on the ground with the poles cut on January 10, surrounded by a cordon.

TfL condemns vandalism on its network, emphasizing that all incidents are reported to the police for investigation.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, who made the decision to expand ULEZ to the whole of London from August 29, 2023, previously warned people attacking cameras that “protest should be lawful, safe and peaceful”, adding “it is really important to stay on the right side of the law.”

People who drive in the zone in a vehicle that does not meet minimum emissions standards are required to pay a £12.50 daily fee or risk a £180 fine, reduced to £90 if paid within 14 days.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called to Royal Parade, Chislehurst shortly before 04:00hrs on Monday, 15 January following reports that traffic lights and a ULEZ camera had been damaged.

“An investigation has been launched.

“No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.”

A TfL spokesperson said: “Vandalism is unacceptable and all incidents on our network are reported to the police for investigation. Criminal damage to ULEZ cameras or vehicles puts the perpetrators at risk of prosecution and injury, while simultaneously risking the safety of the public.

"Camera vandalism will not stop the ULEZ operating London-wide. All vandalised cameras are repaired or replaced as soon as possible.

“We have an extensive camera network which is sufficient to support the effective operation of the scheme.

"Anyone driving a non-compliant vehicle within the expanded zone will be detected and we advise everyone to check whether their vehicle is compliant and to consider the various support that is available to help transition to greener modes of transport.”