A 19-year-old man has appeared in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a pedestrian was killed in a crash in Leeds following an authorised police pursuit.

Harry Gyamsie-Perah, of Coldcotes Garth, Leeds, appeared at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Saturday (Oct 31) in connection with the death of a 36-year-old pedestrian on Beckett Street.

Emergency services were called at around 9.52am on Thursday (Oct 29) after a black Vauxhall Corsa was involved in a crash with the pedestrian.

The pedestrian was taken to hospital but later died from their injuries.

West Yorkshire Police confirmed that a pursuit of the Corsa had been authorised shortly before the crash.

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The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is independently investigating the circumstances surrounding the police pursuit.

Gyamsie-Perah has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, using a motor vehicle on a road without third-party insurance, failing to stop after a road accident and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

He was remanded in custody following his appearance at Leeds Magistrates' Court and is due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on Friday (Nov 27).

Detectives from West Yorkshire Police's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are continuing to investigate the fatal crash.

Police believe at least two people were inside the Vauxhall Corsa at the time of the incident.

Officers are urging anyone who was an occupant of the vehicle to come forward and assist with their enquiries.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Detectives are also continuing to appeal for anyone who witnessed this incident or who has any relevant dashcam footage to make contact.

“Information can be passed to the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via Live Chat online or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13260615046.”