It's unclear what prompted the chase to begin. The suspect, behind the wheel of a silver Mercedes-Benz, could often be seen hurtling along surface streets at high speeds while swerving in and out of traffic.

Police were chasing a vehicle in the South Bay area on Friday Details on what prompted the pursuit were not immediately available. This is a developing story, please check back for updates.

A man has appeared in court charged with four counts of attempted murder after pedestrians were hit by a car in London's West End on Christmas Day. The car was travelling on the wrong side of the road in Shaftesbury Avenue,

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a car struck four pedestrians in London’s West End in the early hours of Christmas Day. One victim remains in critical condition in hospital following the incident at 12.

A man has appeared in court charged with four counts of attempted murder after four pedestrians were hit by a car in London’s West End on Christmas Day. Anthony Gilheaney, 30, of Harlow in Essex, is also charged with causing serious injury by driving whilst disqualified and possessing a knife in a public place,