Wimbledon school crash: Met Police reopen investigation

Following the first investigation, families were told by the CPS that the driver would not be charged as she had suffered an epileptic seizure.

Ms Freemantle publicly expressed her “deepest sorrow” and said she had “no recollection of what took place”.

The girls’ families said they remained “unconvinced” that the investigation had been conducted thoroughly.

Four months later, senior Met officers have now decided – following an internal review – to open a new investigation into the crash.

In a statement the force said: “The review has identified a number of lines of enquiry that require further examination and, as such, the investigation will now be re-opened.

“The families have been updated with this development and we will continue to meet with them to provide updates on the investigation as it progresses.

“We know this has been and remains a really difficult time for them.

“We believe this further investigative work will address all questions raised by the families affected.

“This further investigation will be undertaken by an accredited senior investigating officer and team with experience in homicide investigations.”

The families of the children who died have welcomed the new investigation.