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Two York residents die in Leeds crash during police pursuit
Two people died when a BMW being pursued by police collided with a Volkswagen in Leeds shortly after midnight. The crash has prompted an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct into the police pursuit, while officers appeal for witnesses.
The victims were a 22-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman from York. A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving under the influence of cannabis; three teenagers in the BMW were also arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. They were treated in hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
In short
- Two people died in a collision during a police pursuit in Leeds.
- Four people, including three teenagers, were arrested.
- The police watchdog has opened an investigation.
Explained simply
A police pursuit is when officers follow a vehicle they want to stop, often because of concerns about how it is being driven or who is inside. Police must weigh the need to stop a vehicle against the risks that a chase may pose to people on the road.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is an independent body that investigates serious incidents involving the police in England and Wales. Its inquiry will examine the circumstances of the pursuit, while police are also investigating the fatal collision and asking witnesses to come forward.
An arrest means someone has been detained while police investigate; it does not establish guilt. The investigation will consider the events leading up to the crash and the actions of those involved.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Two killed after car is hit by BMW during early-hours police pursuit: Man and three teens arrested”.