Was attempting to detain a suspected shoplifter while off-duty
The police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident
An off-duty police officer was injured on the Upper Richmond Road in East Sheen this Tuesday evening (19 April) when attempting to detain a suspected shoplifter.
The officer, who is attached to the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command, was in a supermarket at around 7pm when he noticed the suspect. He then attempted to stop the car the suspect got into but it moved off carrying him on the bonnet for a short distance.
Another off-duty officer was in the vicinity and came to his assistance.
He was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries to his hands and legs. He has since been discharged.
A 40-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of theft of motor vehicle, grievous bodily harm, failing to appear at court, possession of Class A drugs, theft from a shop, going equipped to steal and driving while disqualified.
A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm, allowing to be carried in a stolen vehicle, theft and failing to appear at court.
They remain in police custody at this time.
Chief Superintendent Simon Ovens from the Roads and Transport Policing Command said, “This incident highlights the bravery and courage that is at the core of what it means to be a police officer in the Metropolitan Police. I am incredibly proud that we have officers like these two constables who uphold our values both in uniform and out. What they did was incredibly brave and clearly underscores that our officers never know what they are going to face or how a situation will develop yet day in and day out they continue to face that risk to keep Londoners safe.”
The police are appealing for any witnesses to this incident.
If you have any information, including phone, dashcam or doorbell camera footage of this incident, contact police on 101, contact @metcc on twitter or report on our website with reference to CAD 5935/19APR22.
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April 20, 2022
