A statement on behalf of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said a 'near catastrophic car chase' at the hands of a 'ring of highly aggressive paparazzi' was 'relentless' and nearly led to injuries. But the NYPD say no one was hurt and a taxi driver who drove the couple never felt in danger.
The group wanted to return to where they were staying on the Upper East Side but didn't want paparazzi to know where they were going. They were reportedly staying at a friend's property and wanted to maintain their privacy.One NYPD vehicle escorted their car across 57th Street and other streets for around one hour and 15 minutes, according to police, in a bid to lose pursuers.
A taxi driver who picked up the Sussexes outside the 19th precinct said:"I don't think I would call it a chase."that he picked up the couple and Ms Ragland at 11pm and were in his car for around 10 minutes."It wasn't like a car chase in a movie. They were quiet and seemed scared but it's New York - it's safe."
However, although the taxi driver's account plays down the incident, he did add he might not have seen everything. Mr Singh also said he got the impression from the Sussexes that they had already been pursued by paparazzi before they got in his car.
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