Teenager dies following crash after police chase in Burnage
The car officers were trying to stop smashed into the wall of a building last night
Last updated 4th Nov 2019
A teenager's died after a car police were trying to stop - crashed into a building in Burnage.
It happened at the junction of Burnage Lane and Lane End Road just before nine-thirty last night.
A second man remains in hospital
The incident has now been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), who have launched an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Detective Chief Superintendent Jon Chadwick, of GMP’s Professional Standards Branch says, “I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of the person who has passed away following the collision in Burnage last night.
“The response to the incident is still ongoing and there are a number of road closures in place in the nearby area, with the scene likely to remain for some time.
“In line with our usual policy with incidents of this nature, we have made a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct and they have made a decision to launch an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.