Teenager killed as he is hit by a prepare after police tried to tug over a van

A teen has died after being hit by a London Underground prepare whereas working away from from police.

The Metropolitan Police tried to tug over a van within the East Acton space at round 8.35pm, however when officers bought out of their automobile, the van drove off, police have stated.

The van then hit one other automotive earlier than individuals bought out the automobile and ran away from the police, the Met Police added.

Moments later, a youngster was hit by an overground prepare at East Acton Tube Station and was pronounced lifeless on the scene, MyLondon reported. A particular autopsy and formal identification of the person will happen.

Nobody was detained or arrested throughout the incident and the police investigation into the incident continues.

A member of the general public who was in one of many vehicles struck by the van was taken to hospital as a precaution.

The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) which has determined the Met Police can evaluate the case themselves to seek out out whether or not something may or ought to have been executed in another way.

The Met’s Professional Standard Department is now investigating the case.

Chief Superintendent Lou Puddefoot, in control of policing in Central West BCU, stated: “I am extremely sad to confirm the death of this teenager, and my thoughts and condolences are with his friends and family following this tragedy.

“We are in touch together with his household, providing specialist assist and updates on our work to find out what occurred.

“Since the initial incident, representatives from our Professional Standards Department have visited the scene and are continuing to gather evidence.