Ombudsman investigating after woman dies in north Belfast crash

Watchdog looking into circumstances before collision

Author: Tara MclaughlinPublished 19th Apr 2018

Investigators from the Police Ombudsman’s Office are examining the circumstances leading up to a fatal crash on the Ballysillan Road on Thursday morning.

A spokesman for the Office said: “The PSNI informed us that its officers had been involved in a pursuit of a vehicle involved in the collision.

"A stinger device is also believed to have been used by police.

"We are now investigating the actions taken by police in the period prior to the collision.

"Our investigators have been at scene and are continuing to make enquiries.

“I would like to take this opportunity to express our sympathies to the family and friends of the woman who died."