Independent probe launched after two men die in Brighouse crash following police chase

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has begun an investigation following a West Yorkshire Police pursuit.

The incident happened shortly after 1am on Friday July 17 when the car crashed in Brighouse town centre.

The IOPC understands that a West Yorkshire Police vehicle began a pursuit of a car in the centre of Brighouse.

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A short time later the car crashed into a road barrier on Bradford Road.

The two male occupants of the car, believed to be in their 20s, have since died.

Their next of kin have been informed.

IOPC Regional Director Miranda Biddle: “This is a tragic incident and my thoughts are with the men’s family and friends and all those affected, including the emergency services in attendance.

“We sent investigators to the scene and to the post incident procedures, where the two officers in the police vehicle provided statements to us.

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“It is mandatory, when someone dies following police contact, that the matter is referred to the IOPC. Our role is to establish and examine the circumstances of what happened; this work is already underway, and West Yorkshire Police is cooperating fully with our enquiries.”

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