Moped riders arrested after 2-hour helicopter police chase

By The Editor 23rd Sep 2020

Local News by The Editor 23rd Sep 2020

Police chased two people for two hours across Richmond last night before detaining them.

Officers were supported by police helicopter crews.

Kew Police tweeted: "Following a 2hr pursuit of a moped across Richmond and Surrey last night, 2x arrests by officers.

"Believed to be involved in robberies and thefts from cars across North Sheen and Richmond."

A police spokesperson told Richmond Nub News: "Police were called at approx. 18:30hrs on September 22 to calls of a moped being driven recklessly and not displaying a number plate.

"The suspects made off and police and NPAS (National Police Air Service) chased them for a considerable amount of time before stopping and arresting both suspects.

"Two arrests have been made and the investigation continues."

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