Onlookers were stunned after a police chase ended in a dramatic crash on a busy high street in south-west London.
A silver Citroen Picasso smashed into railings after failing to stop for police on Heath Road, Twickenham.
Police were pursuing the driver, who was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting, on Monday evening when they crashed into a set of railings.
One witness told the Standard: “I just saw the aftermath.
“The police were taking statements from people when I arrived, possibly the drivers of the black car which had been hit.
“There didn't look like any serious injuries.”
A Met Police spokeswoman said: “At around 18:15hrs on Monday, 24 June a suspect vehicle was in a collision on Heath Road junction with Laurel Avenue, Twickenham.
“Shortly before police had commenced an authorised pursuit of the vehicle, a silver Citroen Picasso when the driver had failed to stop for police.
“Specially trained officers carried out a successful tactical manoeuvre to bring the vehicle to a safe stop.
“London Ambulance Service was called as a precaution however there were no reported injuries.
“The driver of the vehicle was arrested for shoplifting and failing to stop.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
