For the second time in just five months, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's multi-million dollar Bel-Air mansion became the centre of a dangerous police response following a malicious hoax call.
Authorities from the Los Angeles Police Department descended on the property after an emergency caller falsely claimed the fiery-tempered television personality was high on heroin, on a rampage, and in possession of a loaded firearm.
A Chillingly Familiar Scene
The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, eerily mirrored a similar 'swatting' attack that took place at the same residence in April. Swatting involves making a false report to emergency services to provoke a heavily armed police response at an unsuspecting victim's home.
Thankfully, Gordon Ramsay and his family were not present during the latest alarming event. Police quickly ascertained the call was a fabrication and secured the scene without incident.
A Disturbing Trend for the Ramsay Family
This repeat targeting highlights a growing and sinister trend of celebrities being victimised by swatting. The practice is not only a waste of valuable police resources but also poses a significant risk to both the occupants and responding officers.
The Ramsay family has yet to make a public statement regarding this most recent invasion of their privacy and security. It remains unclear if investigators have identified any suspects connected to either of the two hoax calls.
