Hatch End officers make dangerous driving arrest and seize vehicle

Hatch End officers make dangerous driving arrest and seize vehicle

Dear Residents,

Your local policing team have been super busy tackling crime in your local area, particularly dangerous driving offences.

What initially appeared to be a routine welfare check following a road traffic collision quickly uncovered several offences, ensuring an uninsured and unqualified rider was removed from the roads.

On Sunday November 8, despite finishing late the night before due to Firework Night commitments and crime scene taskings, Hatch End officers were straight back out conducting proactive patrols across the ward.

Within just five minutes of starting their patrol, officers came across a road traffic collision and stopped to check on the welfare of those involved. 

While carrying out enquiries, officers established that the moped rider was unable to provide evidence of a valid CBT qualification.

A CBT qualification is a certification that allows provisional moped license holders to ride on the road before obtaining their full moped license.

When officers requested proof, the rider produced a CBT certificate, but experienced officers quickly identified concerns with the document and further checks revealed it was in fact fraudulent. 

The rider was found to be in possession of two different fake CBT certificates.

As a result, we arrested the male for fraud offences, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and driving without insurance. 

The male was subsequently transported to Colindale Custody and the moped was seized.

This is another great example of proactive policing, professionalism and attention to detail by local officers.