Shocking Series of Events in Upminster
A man has been arrested in East London following a disturbing sequence of events where a driver allegedly struck a woman with his car before using a Taser on another man. The Metropolitan Police were called to Stewart Avenue in Upminster at approximately 4:20 PM on Tuesday, November 11.
Woman Hit by Car Outside Restaurant
The incident began when a car reportedly failed to stop after a collision. A female pedestrian, described as being in her 50s, was hit by the vehicle outside a local restaurant. Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service attended the scene and provided treatment for her injuries.
Man Tasered in Separate Incident
Shortly after the initial collision, a separate altercation occurred nearby. A man, also in his 50s, was injured by a non-police Taser. He too received medical attention at the scene from London Ambulance Service paramedics. Fortunately, neither the woman nor the man required hospitalisation following their ordeals.
Suspect in Police Custody
Police swiftly located and arrested a suspect near the scene. The man, believed to be both the driver of the car involved in the first incident and the individual who deployed the Taser in the second, remains in police custody.
He was arrested on suspicion of multiple offences, including:
- Causing injury by dangerous driving
- Failing to stop at the scene of a road traffic collision
- Grievous bodily harm
- Possession of a firearm
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that residents in the Upminster area should expect to see an increased police presence in the coming days as investigations continue. Officers are urging any witnesses or individuals with information to contact them via 101, quoting the reference number 5184/11Nov.
