A man has been taken into custody for possibly causing a fatal accident involving a Mercedes car and a pedestrian.
Police and emergency services were called to Harrow Road, Westminster when someone reported a blue Mercedes hitting a person around 3. 50am today
The man in his 50s who was walking on the road passed away at the spot where the incident occurred.
Scotland Yard said that his family has been told.
The person driving, who is a man in his twenties, was taken into custody for possibly causing someone’s death by driving recklessly and driving while under the influence of drugs.
The roads are still closed while the police are investigating.
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Pedestrian killed in collision in Westminster, man detained
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Four people found dead in a west London flat
Four individuals, including an 11-year-old girl and a 3-year-old boy, have been discovered dead in a west London flat.
On Friday, June 16, just after 3 p.m., officers were summoned to the Staines Road, Bedfont, Hounslow house due to allegations of worries for the residents’ wellbeing.
They broke through the door and discovered the four victims had already passed away.
Scotland Yard said they are thought to be a man and woman, both in their 30s, an 11-year-old girl, and a boy aged three.
All four are thought to be related, but enquiries are under way in respect of formal identification and informing next of kin.
Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, local policing commander in west London, said: ‘Our investigation is at a very early stage, and based on our initial enquiries, we are not currently seeking anybody else in connection with the incident.
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‘I know the shock and distress that this terrible incident will cause among the community in Hounslow and beyond. I can assure local people that specialist officers are working to establish exactly what happened and I will provide further information as soon as I can.
‘I am also aware that this incident will be particularly upsetting for children, and I ask people to please be responsible about what they post on social media, including not naming or speculating as to the names of those who’ve died.
‘There will be additional police officers in the area across the weekend, I urge anyone with information or concerns to speak with those officers.’
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Essex Police to look into an MP’s alleged sexual assault
Following a referral from Scotland Yard about a severe sexual assault allegation, Essex Police have started an investigation into MP Julian Knight.
It is unclear why the matter was forwarded on because the Metropolitan Police had already concluded its investigation into the Solihull MP, who had lost his Conservative whip.
“We have agreed to take on an investigation that has been referred to us from the Metropolitan Police Service,” Essex Police stated in a statement.
“We are looking into a serious sexual assault allegation.”
‘The Essex Police investigation remains at an early stage.’
Detective Chief Superintendent Andy Waldie will oversee the work carried out by a senior investigating officer with ‘extensive experience’.
Mr Knight, currently sitting in the Commons as an independent, was suspended from the Tory Party in October 2022.
He was later cleared of any wrongdoing.
Nevertheless, his demand for a return of Tory whip was rejected due to ‘further complaints’.
In response, Mr Knight accused the Whips Office of pursuing a ‘witch hunt’ against him.
He had said: ‘The police have confirmed today that there is no evidence to support that allegation and closed their investigation. They did not even need to interview me to do so.
‘Yet the Whips Office now seems intent on continuing a witch hunt against me in an attempt to prevent my naming names.’
Mr Knight has represented Solihull in the West Midlands since 2015.
In April he said he would step down at the next general election, adding: ‘I have reluctantly come to the conclusion that no job or political career is worth this.’