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Action star Jason Statham may be used to making dramatic entrances on screen, but his latest off-screen arrival has left some of his South London neighbours less than impressed.
The Fast & Furious actor has reportedly upset residents in a leafy, upscale neighbourhood by arriving via helicopter, with several landings taking place on a local playing field, located dangerously close to a riding school. The commotion has stirred complaints from families and horse riders, who say the noise and turbulence are causing distress to both locals and animals alike.
Statham, who shares a home nearby with fiancée and model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, has used the field multiple times as a landing pad, drawing attention from those in the surrounding community. One concerned local, a mother of one, witnessed a particularly unsettling scene last Friday.
“The helicopter flew quite low over a riding ground and spooked two horses which were out at the time,” she explained. “After landing, the pilot ran across the field to say sorry. It looked like he was really apologetic and made an effort to make sure everyone was OK. But if a horse bolts with a six-year-old on it, it won’t be pretty. Jason might have to save the day, again.”
While no serious incidents have been reported, the tension in the area is growing. A nearby resident and father of two described the disturbance caused by the aircraft as “very noisy” and said it regularly disrupts the otherwise peaceful atmosphere of the neighbourhood.
The couple, known for their privacy, have not yet responded publicly to the complaints. However, repeated landings in a public space, particularly one close to animals and children, could lead to further scrutiny or even intervention from local authorities.
Though used to high-octane stunts in his films, Statham may now find himself navigating a real-life drama much closer to home. Whether or not the helicopter arrivals will continue remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: while he might be Hollywood’s hardman, in South London, it’s the neighbours who are fighting back.
