A Range Rover driver has been arrested following a high-speed police chase through West London. The Metropolitan Police’s road policing team was involved in the pursuit, which unfolded on Friday evening (March 29) along New Kings Road in Hammersmith and Fulham.

Despite the presence of two police motorbikes, the driver of the Range Rover refused to stop, prompting a pursuit at speeds of up to 70mph. However, the driver eventually yielded and pulled over. Upon stopping, the driver was found to have failed a breath test and was subsequently detained by police.

The Metropolitan Police Service’s road and traffic unit, known as West Road Policing Team (WestRPT), provided details of the incident via social media, stating, “WestRPT sighted a Range Rover travelling at 70mph down New Kings Road. He initially didn’t want to stop for our two motorbikes. We managed to stop him but he failed a breath test. Arrested.”

The arrest comes as part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to maintain road safety and enforce traffic regulations across the capital.

In a separate incident, tragedy struck as a young boy was found in the River Thames after being reported missing from his home in Thamesmead. The boy, identified as Daniel Alaby, aged five, was discovered by officers searching the river. Despite efforts to revive him with CPR, he was later pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed that Daniel’s family has been informed and is receiving support from authorities. At this stage, there is no indication of any third-party involvement in the incident.

As investigations continue into both incidents, the Metropolitan Police urges anyone with information to come forward and assist with inquiries.