A man has been charged after a woman in her 70s died in a collision in Wembley, north-west London, the Metropolitan Police have said.

Arjan Osmani, 45, of Arnold Close, Harrow, was charged on Wednesday, 11 November, with causing death by dangerous driving, causing death while uninsured and causing death while unlicensed.

He is due to appear at Willesden Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 12 November.

What happened on The Avenue

Police were called at around 5.45pm on Tuesday, 10 November, to reports of a collision between a van and a pedestrian on The Avenue in Wembley.

The woman, who was in her 70s, died following the collision. She has not been named by police.

Osmani was arrested at the scene, the force said.

The charges in full

Causing death by dangerous driving is one of the most serious driving offences and is normally dealt with at the Crown Court. The two further charges relate to the allegations that Osmani was driving without insurance and without a licence at the time of the collision.

The hearing at Willesden Magistrates' Court is the first stage of the case, where the charges will be put to Osmani. No plea has been entered at this stage, according to reports of the case.

Police appeal for witnesses

Detective Inspector Simon Ager is leading the Metropolitan Police investigation into the collision.

Officers are asking anyone with information, particularly dashcam or doorbell footage from the area, to contact police on 101, quoting reference 5569/10NOV.

The investigation continues as the case moves through the courts.