A police car and another vehicle were involved in a collision in Ilford on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at around 9:30pm. The incident occurred on Horns Road, with officers attending the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade.
According to a Metropolitan Police spokesperson, the driver of the other vehicle, a man, was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries. Fortunately, no officers were injured and were not required to be taken to hospital.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, with authorities examining the circumstances surrounding the crash. At this stage, it is unclear whether the incident will result in a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Further details will be provided once they are known.
The vehicle involved in the collision was an armed response vehicle with firearms on board, responding to a firearms incident at the time. However, police have confirmed that the vehicle was not involved in a pursuit and that the incident is not connected to any ongoing police chase.
The crash has raised questions regarding the response and movements of the police vehicle, but authorities have urged the public to await further updates as their inquiries continue.
