UPDATE: A 29-year-old man is now under investigation following a shocking crash involving a police car and a suspected stolen Sur-ron bike in Kensington on January 13, 2025. The incident unfolded around 3:25 PM on Stamford Street, leaving witnesses horrified.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing screams of “my leg, my leg” as the police car, which was pursuing the bike, collided with the rider. The police confirmed that the bike was being operated at excessive speeds and on pavements in the area prior to the crash.
The rider sustained serious leg injuries and was transported to the hospital for urgent assessment. He was initially arrested on multiple road traffic offenses but has since been de-arrested to focus on his medical care and remains in stable condition.
Witness accounts detail the chaotic scene, with one neighbor stating, “I saw it all. You could just see his head; the rest of his body was under the car. It was horrific.” Another bystander added, “I heard a man shouting ‘my leg, my leg.’ Next thing I heard sirens and then there were a load of police cars outside my house surrounding him.”
Merseyside Police have confirmed that the police vehicle mounted the pavement before crashing into a garden wall. In light of the incident, a mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), as per police protocol.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the crash to contact them via @MerPolCC or call 101 and reference incident number 26000034414.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of police pursuits and public safety on urban roads. As investigations continue, more updates are expected to follow. Stay tuned for the latest developments in this urgent case.
