Tom Hardy on Chasing Down London Moped Thief: 'I Caught the Cock'

Here's the harrowing, real-life tale of destruction, bravery and Tom Hardy catching cock.

The Mad Max: Fury Road actor chased down two thieves yesterday in Richmond, London, who stole a moped and crashed it into a nearby car. Apparently, upon seeing the alleged theft, Hardy was triggered by his fight choreo from The Dark Knight Rises and proceeded to sprint after the crooks, crash into them and pat them down for weapons.

...Looks like we'll be stealing a moped the next time we visit Richmond.

"Tom must have been walking down the road," a witness told The Sun. "He went off like a shot in pursuit and looked furious. If the kid had been dumb enough to resist I reckon Tom would have given him a good hiding."Just wondering out of earnest curiosity--is "a good hiding" being considered a punishment or reward here?

In an intelligent, nuanced explanation of his valiant behavior, Hardy said to The Sun, "I caught the cock." Very interesting. Very interesting indeed. But things weren't all fun and games for the crew of feisty criminals--according to The Sun, Hardy told a bystander, "This little shit nicked something and now he's got himself a broken leg."

Another day is saved by our beloved Hardy, though we doubt his actions will really help to curb suburban London crime. If anything, it will encourage those starved for physical touch to commit grand theft auto in return for a firm pat-down.