Collision following pursuit - Metropolitan Police Service, June 2017

On 3 June 2017, two officers from the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) were in a patrol car on Adelaide Road, Ilford when they attempted to stop a silver Volvo in connection with suspected drug dealing.

The officers signalled for the vehicle to stop by using blue lights and sirens. CCTV and on-board footage confirmed that the vehicle failed to stop and made off at speed. Statements from the officers and records from the control room confirmed that the initial pursuit lasted only 45 seconds, at which point the vehicle was lost.

Three minutes later, a second MPS car identified a silver Volvo on the wrong side of a dual carriageway at Winston Way, Ilford. The vehicle had collided with a moped. The rider of the moped was seriously injured and taken to hospital.

The investigation considered a range of evidence, including statements from officers and witnesses, CCTV, telephone data and policies and procedures.

Evidence indicated that the officers appeared to have complied with local and national guidance on pursuits.

Based on the evidence available, the Investigator found no indication that the actions of the police caused or contributed to the injuries to the rider of the moped, or that any person serving with the police may have behaved in a manner that would justify the bringing of disciplinary proceedings.