Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford is now leading the renewed investigation and has appealed for witnesses or anyone with information about the crash to come forward.

A tragic incident unfolded on July 6, 2023, when a Land Rover crashed into The Study Prep School in Wimbledon, South West London, resulting in the deaths of two eight-year-old girls, Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau.

The driver, Claire Freemantle, was initially arrested at the scene but was released after being found to have suffered an epileptic seizure, leading to the Crown Prosecution Service deciding no further action was needed.

However, this decision prompted concerns from the victims' families, who felt the investigation was not thorough enough, leading to a review.

As a result, the investigation was reopened in October 2023 and transferred to the Specialist Crime Command.

On January 28, 2025, Freemantle was rearrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, marking her second arrest in connection with the incident.

The police confirmed that she remains in custody as investigations continue, with an emphasis on ensuring all lines of inquiry are properly pursued.

The investigation remains active, and police have urged the public to refrain from speculation to preserve its integrity.

The local community has been left devastated by the tragic loss of the two young girls, highlighting the profound impact of the incident.

Fifteen other pupils were injured in the collision, further underscoring the severity of the event.

Freemantle was reportedly in good health and had never experienced an epileptic seizure before the crash, according to prosecutors' findings last summer.

Inquests into the girls' deaths have been opened and adjourned, as their families continue to seek justice and accountability for this heartbreaking tragedy.