Neighbours have left tributes for two pensioners who died after a horror crash.

Red flowers were tied to a lamppost where the man and woman, thought to be in their 70s, passed away.

A note read: "I'm so sorry, I tried to help, but it was too late. Rest in peace, number 151."

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While one resident left a pot full of daffodils, with a note reading: "Rest in peace, so sad. 11 Inca Drive."

The Met Police issued an apology about the double fatality, because it occurred during a police pursuit.

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Deputy Commissioner, Sir Stephen House said: "Whilst this collision and the circumstances surrounding it will be investigated, I, on behalf of the Metropolitan Police Service, extend sincere condolences to the family and friends of the two people who died as a result of this incident.

"Our thoughts are with them at this time."