A 34-year-old man was arrested in central London following a dramatic police pursuit that ended with an overturned police vehicle and multiple injuries on Wednesday afternoon.
The chase began around 3.45pm when the driver failed to stop for City of London Police officers on Farringdon Street. Two unmarked police vehicles initiated an authorised Tactical Pursuit and Containment (TPAC) manoeuvre.
During the pursuit, the suspect’s vehicle deliberately rammed police cars before one of the police vehicles overturned on Stamford Street in Waterloo. The suspect also mounted the pavement, posing a serious danger to the public.
Specialist tactical drivers intervened and brought the pursuit to a safe conclusion, leading to the arrest of the driver on suspicion of dangerous driving, failure to stop, driving without insurance, criminal damage, and drug driving. The man remains in police custody.
Two police officers involved in the incident were taken to hospital as a precaution but avoided serious injuries. Additionally, a tuk-tuk driver sustained minor injuries and was hospitalised. A witness experienced chest pains and received treatment at the scene.
Road closures were enforced as emergency teams secured the scene and carried out investigations. City of London Police continue their enquiries into the dangerous pursuit.
Chief Inspector James Minney said, “The specialist tactical drivers’ actions prevented further harm to the public during this high-risk pursuit.”
Originally published by UKNIP.
