Prince Harry and Meghan say New York City car chase was relentless
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Prince Harry, Meghan and her mother were involved in a "near catastrophic car chase" involving paparazzi, a spokesperson for the couple claimed.
The incident happened after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended an awards ceremony in New York on Tuesday.
In a statement, their spokesperson said the "relentless pursuit" lasted for more than two hours and resulted in "multiple near collisions".
The New York Police Department (NYPD) said there were no arrests or injuries.
BBC News has not been able to independently verify all the details. But accounts and information developed throughout the day on Wednesday.
The NYPD confirmed an incident took place involving Harry and Meghan and said numerous photographers "made their transport challenging".
No injuries or arrests were reported, the police said. Buckingham Palace has not yet commented.
Entertainment picture agency Backgrid issued a statement saying it was investigating the conduct of several freelance photographers, but that their initial account of events differed to that of the Sussexes.
"The photographers have reported feeling that the couple was not in immediate danger at any point," it said.
It followed claims the chase involved half a dozen cars, with reckless driving including going through red lights, driving on the pavement, carrying out blocking moves, and reversing down a one-way street - as well as taking photographs while driving.
BBC News understands Harry and Meghan were staying at a friend's home, and did not return directly to avoid compromising their security.
The couple and Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, tried to take shelter from the paparazzi by going to a Manhattan police station.
There was then a plan to use a New York taxi, with a yellow cab flagged down and Harry, Meghan, Ms Ragland and a security officer getting inside.
The incident happened after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended an awards ceremony in New York on Tuesday.
In a statement, their spokesperson said the "relentless pursuit" lasted for more than two hours and resulted in "multiple near collisions".
The New York Police Department (NYPD) said there were no arrests or injuries.
BBC News has not been able to independently verify all the details. But accounts and information developed throughout the day on Wednesday.
The NYPD confirmed an incident took place involving Harry and Meghan and said numerous photographers "made their transport challenging".
No injuries or arrests were reported, the police said. Buckingham Palace has not yet commented.
Entertainment picture agency Backgrid issued a statement saying it was investigating the conduct of several freelance photographers, but that their initial account of events differed to that of the Sussexes.
"The photographers have reported feeling that the couple was not in immediate danger at any point," it said.
It followed claims the chase involved half a dozen cars, with reckless driving including going through red lights, driving on the pavement, carrying out blocking moves, and reversing down a one-way street - as well as taking photographs while driving.
BBC News understands Harry and Meghan were staying at a friend's home, and did not return directly to avoid compromising their security.
The couple and Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, tried to take shelter from the paparazzi by going to a Manhattan police station.
There was then a plan to use a New York taxi, with a yellow cab flagged down and Harry, Meghan, Ms Ragland and a security officer getting inside.