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Abdullah F. Al Basman was attacked by moped riders carrying hammers while he was driving his £3 million black Bugatti Chiron sportscar.

Millionaire Mr Al Basman often posts images of his luxurious lifestyle on social media. Photo: Backgrid via Metro

The thieves smashed the Bugatti’s window with hammers after driving alongside the car. It is thought they were after his Platinum Rolex Daytona watch, which is worth more than £110,000.

The gang however appeared to be unsuccessful at the theft attempt, which took place after Mr Al Basman left the Berkeley Hotel near Park Lane in Mayfair, central London yesterday.

A witness said muggers followed the millionaire before launching the attack, adding: ‘The moped thieves were at the hotel this morning and staff told them to get off the pavement.

‘When Abdullah left in the Bugatti they started following him all the way to Hyde Park Corner. One beeped their horn which I assume was the signal to start attacking.

‘I assume they were waiting for a junction they knew would have a long red light so they had time to attack them.’

Abdullah F. Al Basman was attacked in London by thieves. His Bugatti smashed. Photo: Backgrid via Metro