A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with causing death by careless driving over the death of a 23-year-old, who was hit by a patrol car.

Andrew Brown died after being

A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with causing death by careless driving over the death of a 23-year-old, who was hit by a patrol car.

Andrew Brown died after being hit by a police car on Whitton Road, Hounslow, west London, in November 2019.

Met officer Daniel Francis, aged 33 and from Surrey, is due to appear in court next month.

Mr Brown, 23, died in hospital following the collision on November 1, 2019. 

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Tuesday that it had authorised the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) to charge the officer with causing death by careless driving.

Metropolitan Police officer PC Daniel Francis has been charged with causing death by careless driving after 23-year-old Andrew Brown was hit by a patrol car

PC Francis, attached to the West Area Command Unit, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, December 7.

Rosemary Ainslie, head of the CPS special crime division, said: 'The CPS Special Crime Division authorised the charge following a review of a file of evidence received from the IOPC.

'The defendant’s first court appearance will take place on 7 December 2021 at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

'The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial.

'It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.'

The Met Police said PC Francis 'remains on restricted duties at this time'.

A spokesman for the force added: 'Misconduct matters will be considered at the conclusion of criminal proceedings. 

'Our thoughts remain with family and friends of Andrew Brown, 23, who sadly died in hospital following the collision.'