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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