Met police ram wanted rider off his moped after firing Taser at him high-speed police chase starting in Trafalgar Square

  • Police said the man evaded officers in London's Trafalgar Square on Wednesday
  • Officers caught up with the suspect and used 'tactical contact' to stop him 
  • Man arrested on suspicion of a raft of offences including breaching court order

By CHANTALLE EDMUNDS FOR MAILONLINE

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A wanted man who fled from police by riding at officers in Trafalgar Square has been arrested after he was tasered twice.

The Metropolitan Police said the suspect evaded officers on Wednesday night shortly before 9 p.m. after being seen riding his moped dangerously in London's Trafalgar Square. 

Officers attempted to stop him, but the man mounted the pavement and drove the moped at police - who discharged their Taser.

On Wednesday, a wanted moped rider who fled from police by riding at officers in London failed in his second escape attempt a few hours later (pictured above)

A wanted moped rider who fled from police by riding at officers in London failed in his second escape attempt a few hours later (pictured above)

However, the man escaped by driving up an alley way.

Later in the evening, officers spotted the same driver in the vicinity of Notting Hill Gate.

They stopped him on Gloucester Terrace, where he tried to make off once again, by riding on the pavement. 

Using their vehicle, the Op Venice officers used 'tactical contact' to stop him getting away.

A second taser was also discharged.

A 24-year-old was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for police and dangerous driving, as well as breach of a court order, driving while disqualified and assault on an emergency worker. 

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