Collision following pursuit - Metropolitan Police Service, May 2017

On 9 May 2017 following a cross-border pursuit on the M1, a Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) vehicle collided with the van being pursued, causing it to spin and collide with another police car. The passengers of the van suffered minor injuries.

Our investigators were present during the detailed examinations of the vehicles. They took witness statements from three different forces from police officers and others. Investigators also analysed and compared CCTV footage, police officers’ body-worn camera footage, and vehicle-mounted camera footage, along with downloads from radio transmissions and experts’ reports.

The investigation concluded there was an indication that the driver of the police car may have behaved in a manner that would justify the bringing of disciplinary proceedings.

After reviewing our report, the MPS agreed.

The officer attended a misconduct meeting that resulted in management advice, to include monitoring and reviewing the officer’s performance for the next three months or next two pursuits, whichever came first.