A MAN who was being chased by police died in the early hours of this morning (Tues) after he lost control of his car and crashed into a tree in Hillingdon.

The man, who is believed to be 32 and was driving a BMW, was being pursued by a marked police car along Long Lane, Hillingdon, when he crashed into the tree near the junction with Clifton Gardens at 1.10am.

The emergency services were called but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The road was closed off for several hours.

A post mortem is due to take place at Uxbridge Mortuary this afternoon.

His identity will be released after his family have been informed.