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London Chase Ends in Pedicab Crash
12 Apr
Summary
- A stolen car crashed into a pedicab during a police chase.
- Multiple people sustained minor injuries in the incident.
- The 31-year-old driver was arrested for various offenses.
A police pursuit in central London ended with a stolen car crashing into a pedicab, causing minor injuries to several people. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon around 4:14 PM on Bow Street in Covent Garden.
Officers attempted to stop a vehicle, but the driver failed to comply, initiating a high-speed chase through busy streets. The pursuit concluded when the car violently collided with a pedicab, scattering debris across the road.
Authorities quickly arrested the 31-year-old driver at the scene. He was taken into custody on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking, failure to stop, dangerous driving, assaulting an emergency worker, and possessing a Class A substance. Police confirmed the crash was not terror-related.
Paramedics attended to the injured individuals, who were reported to have sustained only minor injuries. An investigation into the collision is ongoing, and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information. The Met Police are asking anyone with details to contact them, quoting reference 4797/11APR.
