High Speed Chase of 'Armed' Man Ends in Crash
Suspect makes off on foot after a collision in North Acton
A police car chase of a suspect believed to be armed ended with a collision with another vehicle on Victoria Road, North Acton.
An attempt had been made to stop the car shortly before 8.45am hours on Thursday, 29 December by officers in a marked police vehicle after it had been seen in Harlesden High Street NW10.
The car was spotted again in Victoria Road and made off at speed. The police vehicle pursued the car with blue lights and sirens in operation.
A short while later the car was in collision with a member of the public's vehicle at Victoria Road junction with the A40. A man got out of the car and threatened police with what they believe was a firearm. He then made off on foot. Firearms officer were called to the scene to help with the pursuit as well as a helicopter from the National Police Air Service and an area search was conducted.
Detectives from the Trident and Command Area Crime Command are investigating. No arrests have been made at this stage.
December 30, 2016