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Independent investigation after two men die following West Yorkshire Police pursuit

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

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Published
2020-07-17
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
West Yorkshire Police

What was investigated

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has begun an investigation following a West Yorkshire Police pursuit that resulted in a car crash. The two male occupants of the car, believed to be in their 20s, have since died, and their next of kin have been informed.

Key findings

  • A West Yorkshire Police vehicle pursued a car in Brighouse.
  • The pursued car crashed into a road barrier on Bradford Road.
  • Two male occupants of the car died as a result of the incident.
  • The IOPC was notified as required due to the fatalities following police contact.
  • Investigators were sent to the scene immediately following the incident.
  • The officers in the police vehicle provided statements to the IOPC.
  • West Yorkshire Police is cooperating fully with the investigation.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing to establish and examine 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.