Driver Tasered After Police Stop at Orpington Petrol Station

A driver was Tasered by police during a dramatic morning showdown at a petrol station in Orpington.

High-Speed Chase Ends at Texaco Station

At around 8:30am on Wednesday, Kent Police officers stopped a vehicle at the Texaco filling station on Sevenoaks Road. Sources say police had been tailing the car before boxing it in on the forecourt.

Police Use Taser to Subdue Suspect

The situation escalated quickly, leading officers to deploy a Taser to control the driver. Details about why the stop turned confrontational remain unclear.

Kent Police Yet to Comment

Kent Police have been approached for comment but have not yet responded.

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