Police in the US have released a statement on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle claiming they were in a "near catastrophic car chase" after leaving an awards ceremony.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had attended the star-studded bash in the Ziegfeld Theatre, New York, on Tuesday when they were reportedly chased by half a dozen paparazzi vehicles in a "relentless pursuit" which lasted more than two hours, a source told the Mirror.
The New York Police Department said in a statement: "On Tuesday evening, May 16, the NYPD assisted the private security team protecting the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
