As I was preparing to load my car in the enclosed dealers parking area at Kempton Park I noticed a black car parked near mine.
I believe it had three occupants and the driver made eye contact with me and stared quite brazenly. At the time I thought it odd.
As I pulled out to leave the car followed me. En route I realised I was in fact being followed by three cars: two black and one red who were tag teaming. One would drop back and one would overtake.
I telephoned the police as I felt intimidated and very concerned. I took photographs and obtained numberplates and images which I handed to police when I drove to Charing Cross police station, where the cars dispersed.
I would like to stress that the organisers at Kempton have upped security and are very aware and have now closed the loophole whereby people could drive in unchecked to collect items from the fair.
I have also totally changed my way of doing business.
Hopefully prevention and awareness will play a big part in protecting the trade as, so far, there sadly seems to be no cure.
From an antique jewellery dealer
