Two people have been arrested after a car crashed into bus in Islington during a police chase over a suspected knifepoint robbery.
Footage shared online shows a 38 bus damaged following the crash on City Road yesterday (January 17) at around 2.15pm.
Police said officers were chasing the car following reports of a knifepoint robbery in Mile End Road in Whitechapel on the same day.
The driver of the car, a man in his 30s, was arrested at the scene for dangerous driving and robbery.
His injuries were found to be minor.
The car’s passenger, also a man, was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon following a foot chase.
He has been taken to hospital for treatment, but his condition has not been shared at this time.
The bus driver’s injuries were found to be minor.
Police chase in Islington today as I understand …..
Outside Angel Tube station …. pic.twitter.com/Vxmw3g0kHO— Ediz (@ediz1975) January 17, 2026
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “At around 2.15pm on Saturday, January 17, a car was in collision with a bus on City Road, Islington.
“At the time of the collision the car was being pursued by police following reports of a knifepoint robbery in Mile End Road, Whitechapel, earlier the same day.
“Officers attended the collision alongside the London Ambulance Service, the London Fire Brigade and the police helicopter (National Police Air Service).
“The driver of the car, a man in his 30s, was arrested at the scene for dangerous driving and robbery. His injuries were assessed at the scene where they were found minor.
“The passenger of the car, also a man, was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon following a foot chase. He has been taken to hospital for treatment and we await an update on his condition.
“The bus driver’s injuries were also assessed at the scene and found to be minor. No further injuries have been reported.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101, quoting CAD 3630/17JAN.
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