Residents praise anonymous local as a "hero" for removing a ULEZ camera in Chessington.

Cardboard signs saying, 'Whoever did this we owe you a pint' and 'Thank you! Up yours Khan' have been attached to the post.

Pictures of a headless ULEZ camera has been circulating Facebook as users praise the 'hero'. (Photo: Facebook)

The pictures of the removed camera have been posted to Kingston Neighbourhood Facebook community groups, with many users commending the action. 

One user commented: "Give [this] local hero a medal! Sod that a knighthood."

Cardbpard signs have been attached to the ULEZ post, thaning the person who removed it. (Photo: Facebook)

Installed in Chessington as part of the Mayor of London's ULEZ scheme, the cameras record images of a car's number plate then search the car's documentation to assess the emissions your vehicle produces. 

Nick Fairholme, TfL's Director of Capital Delivery, said: "Vandalism on our network is unacceptable and all incidents are reported to the police for investigation. We have increased the security of the ULEZ cameras following further incidences of vandalism and theft.

"We urge the small minority of vandals who are damaging ULEZ cameras to reconsider their actions."

The post has led many users debating the ULEZ scheme and its cost to residents, the use of cameras as well as the impact on air quality levels.

While others have added: "Did the "hero" consider the fact that the camera will just get replaced at taxpayer expense?"

Chessington is just within the ULEZ-boundary, a controversial decision by TfL as it sits on the London-Surrey divide. 

Residents with non-compliant cars within the ULEZ zone could face charges of £12.50 a day for driving across the invisible boundaries. Many users on the group stated this was 'money-grabbing'.

Cardboard signs attached to the post express relief at the removal of the camera. (Photo: Facebook)

Some users incited that more cameras should be removed, saying: "We need to do this to all their cameras, every single one of them!"

TfL has issued a warning to the vandals who are damaging ULEZ cameras that they risk serious injury to themselves and the public and there is an ongoing police investigation.

A press statement from TfL said: "Criminal damage to the cameras puts the perpetrators at risk of prosecution and life-changing injuries, while simultaneously risking the safety of the public.

"TfL is working closely with social media companies to identify the people featured in videos damaging ULEZ cameras circulating online.

"Camera vandalism will not stop the ULEZ expanding London-wide on 29 August."

The post has led many users debating the ULEZ scheme and its cost to residents, the use of cameras as well as the impact on air quality levels.

Another camera has reportedly been 'removed' outside Chaffinch Close and in Surbiton.