A 25-year-old man, identified as Aidan Chapman, has tragically died following a road traffic collision in central London on Christmas Day.
Aidan passed away in hospital on New Year’s Eve due to injuries sustained in the incident. His family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers from the Metropolitan Police. A post-mortem examination is expected to take place soon.
The Met’s Specialist Crime Command is now leading the investigation, and Aidan’s death is being treated as a homicide.
Family Tribute
Aidan’s parents paid a heartfelt tribute to their son, saying:
“The loss of our beautiful son is a parent’s worst nightmare. We are utterly devastated with the loss of Aidan, who enriched everyone’s lives. He was a loving, kind, funny soul, and the world is a darker place without him. We, his parents, have lost the best part of ourselves.”
Police Investigation
Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, stated:
“Our thoughts are with the victim’s friends and family at this difficult time. My team is conducting enquiries to establish all the facts surrounding the circumstances. However, it has been confirmed as an isolated incident which is not terror-related.
“We appeal to anyone who holds CCTV, dash cam, or mobile phone footage of the incident to come forward, as well as anyone who might have had contact with the suspect that evening.”
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Incident Details
Police were called at 12:45 am on Christmas Day after reports of a collision and a car driving on the wrong side of Shaftesbury Avenue, W1.
A 30-year-old man was arrested and appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 27 December. He was charged with multiple offenses, including:
- Four counts of attempted murder
- Causing serious injury while driving disqualified
- Driving a motor vehicle dangerously
- Possession of a bladed article in a public place
He was remanded in custody and is set to appear at the Old Bailey on 24 January. The charges will be reviewed in light of Aidan Chapman’s death.
Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with information about the incident to call 101 or message @MetCC, quoting CAD 233/25DEC. Photos and footage can also be uploaded to the Public Portal.
This tragic loss has left a family grieving and a community seeking answers, as investigations continue to uncover the full details of the incident.
