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IOPC Investigation finds police pursuit followed policy prior to fatal road collision in Birmingham

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

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Published
2025-10-01
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
West Midlands Police

What was investigated

West Midlands Police officers pursued a car in line with policy and procedure before a fatal collision in Birmingham. An inquest determined that deaths were due to the collision and that the police pursuit was not a direct cause.

Key findings

  • Police pursuit was appropriate in the circumstances.
  • Officers acted in line with policy and procedures.
  • No conduct issues were identified.
  • Officers were suitably trained.
  • Pursuit was discontinued when the car went on the wrong side of the dual carriageway.
  • Investigation examined 13 pieces of video footage and officer statements.
  • Evidence was provided to the coroner for inquest proceedings.
  • Families' questions were addressed.

Outcome

The investigation found no case to answer for misconduct. The appropriate actions of the officers were confirmed.

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.