Police under fire in London chase

Two men have been arrested following a dramatic chase in which a shot was fired at unarmed police officers.

The drama began in Tulse Hill, south London on Friday when three uniformed officers attempted to pull over a car shortly before midday.

The car sped off and following a short pursuit, it stopped and the driver was arrested.

But the passenger ran down an alleyway and two officers gave chase on foot.

As they closed in on the man he stopped, pulled a gun from his waistband and shot at them.

Neither officer was injured and they eventually tackled the man to the ground outside the Tulse Hill Tavern.

Acting Lambeth borough commander Alistair Sutherland said: "Today's incident highlights the dangerous and unpredictable nature of the work officers do everyday.

"Thankfully the officers involved were not injured and after being shot at they have shown great bravery and dedication to continue to not only chase the suspect but also arrest him."

The shooting is the latest in a string of gun-related incidents to take place in the capital this week.

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