IOPC investigation after death of motorcyclist in East London
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
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- Published
- 2023-04-18
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Metropolitan Police Service
What was investigated
We are investigating the circumstances leading up to a fatal crash in East London on Monday 20 March, which involved a short pursuit by police officers. A 29-year-old man who was also on the motorbike sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital.
Key findings
- Officers activated their vehicle’s warning equipment after the driver of the motorbike failed to stop.
- The motorcycle crashed shortly after the brief pursuit by police.
- All police officers are being treated as witnesses.
- Evidence is being gathered from various sources including statements and footage.
Outcome
An independent investigation has been declared to look at the actions and decision-making of the officers involved. The investigation continues.
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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.