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Independent investigation after two men die following Greater Manchester Police pursuit

Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.

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Published
2020-09-24
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Greater Manchester Police

What was investigated

The IOPC has begun an investigation after two men died following a Greater Manchester Police pursuit that involved an unmarked police car. The pursued vehicle collided with two other vehicles, resulting in the deaths of the two men and serious injuries to three other members of the public.

Key findings

  • Two men died following a police pursuit.
  • The pursuit involved an unmarked police car.
  • The pursued vehicle collided with two other vehicles.
  • Three other individuals sustained serious injuries.
  • The incident occurred on Frederick Road, Salford.
  • Families of the deceased will be contacted by the IOPC.
  • Investigation is focused on establishing the circumstances of the incident.
  • It is mandatory for police forces to refer such incidents to the IOPC.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: 13 July 2026 · Next review due: 13 January 2027

This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-13.