Investigation into conduct of officers over Wimbledon school crash
The police watchdog is investigating 11 officers.
Last updated 14th Apr 2026
Eleven police officers are being investigated by the police watchdog over their handling of the initial probe into a crash at a primary school which killed two eight-year-old girls.
Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died in the crash at The Study Prep school in Wimbledon, south-west London, in July 2023 while celebrating the last day of the summer term.
The girls’ families have previously said they were unconvinced the investigation had been carried out thoroughly and in October the Metropolitan Police said it would reopen its inquiry and re-arrested the driver of a 4X4 which ploughed into the school.
Investigating complaints
In a statement, IOPC director Amanda Rowe said: “We are investigating complaints made against 11 Met Police officers over their handling of the initial investigation into the road traffic incident, in which the two children sadly died and multiple other people were injured at The Study Preparatory School in Wimbledon
“We began our investigation in August 2025 following a referral from the Met Police of complaints made on behalf of individuals who were affected by the incident.
“The complaints relate to concerns about the standard of the investigation, including its management and direction, the conduct of the investigation team, and their engagement with the victims.
“We are also investigating allegations that Met officers provided false and misleading information to those affected and whether the officers’ treatment of those affected was influenced by their race.
“We have now served notices advising four serving officers, whose ranks are commander, detective chief inspector, detective sergeant and detective constable, and a former detective inspector, that their conduct is being investigated at the level of gross misconduct. Two detective constables are being investigated at misconduct level.
“Our investigation is ongoing and should any further conduct issues be identified then officers will be served notices.
“All officers served notices will be interviewed in due course. The serving of notices does not mean that proceedings will necessarily follow.”
The Metropolitan Police have put out a statement supporting the investigation.
Commander Charmain Brenyah, who leads the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command, said: “Our thoughts remain with Nuria and Selena’s families, as well as everyone who has been impacted by this terrible tragedy. We understand this prolonged process has compounded their grief and suffering.
“It is right that our initial handling of this incident be independently scrutinised, and we will provide every assistance to the IOPC as their investigation continues.”