Collision following pursuit - Metropolitan Police Service, April 2018

On 18 April 2018 Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officers in two unmarked police cars became aware of a motorcycle that had been involved in a collision with police officers the day before.

Officers were authorised to undertake a pursuit, which resulted in the motorcycle colliding with a vehicle driven by a member of public. The rider was thrown from the motorcycle and sustained an injury to his pubic bone, which was treated in hospital.

Our investigators reviewed statements from all police officers involved in the incident. They also examined in-car camera footage from the police vehicle and sought the opinion of our in-house lead on road traffic investigations.

Evidence indicated that the officers acted within the scope of MPS policies and guidance on police pursuits of motorcycles.

Based on the evidence available we found no indication that any person serving with the police may have behaved in a manner that would justify the bringing of disciplinary proceedings, or had committed a criminal offence.