Man arrested after police chase ends in collision on Whitton Avenue East
A 30-year-old driver was detained following a pursuit that involved a car and a bus.
Incident → evidence → outcomeA police pursuit on Whitton Avenue East in Greenford on September 16 concluded with a collision involving a car and a bus. The incident occurred around 5.33pm after officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Kensington Road that had failed to stop for police the previous day.
The driver did not stop when requested and was pursued by police before the collision. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police stated that no injuries were reported as a result of the crash itself. The driver, a 30-year-old man, fled the vehicle before being detained by officers.
Driver faces multiple charges
The man was arrested on suspicion of several offences, including failing to stop, disqualified driving, driving without insurance, aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, and possession of a class B drug. He remains in custody. The London Ambulance Service confirmed that three individuals received treatment at the scene but did not require hospitalisation.
Whitton Avenue East was closed for a period while emergency services attended the scene. The road has since reopened. Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
Questions this report answers
01When and where did the police chase take place?
The police chase occurred on Whitton Avenue East in Greenford on the evening of September 16. The pursuit began after the driver failed to stop for officers on Kensington Road the day before.
02What happened during the incident?
The driver, who had failed to stop for police, was pursued and subsequently collided with another vehicle and a bus on Whitton Avenue East. The driver was arrested after fleeing the scene.
03Were there any injuries reported?
No serious injuries were reported as a result of the collision. The London Ambulance Service treated three people at the scene, but they did not require hospital treatment.
04What are the charges against the arrested driver?
The 30-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, disqualified driving, driving without insurance, aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, and possession of a class B drug. He remains in custody.
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