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IOPC referral to CPS after investigation into fatal road collision involving Nottinghamshire Police

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

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Published
2025-02-19
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Nottinghamshire Police

What was investigated

Following an investigation into the actions of a Nottinghamshire Police officer prior to a fatal road traffic incident in Nottingham, the IOPC has referred a file to the CPS for consideration of criminal charges.

Key findings

  • The police van was taking a detainee to custody when the incident occurred.
  • The officer was interviewed under criminal caution for potential offences related to driving.
  • The police van was travelling with blue lights and sirens active.
  • Extensive investigative work and a forensic collision investigation report were completed.
  • A reconstruction of the scene was carried out.
  • A referral was made to the CPS based on indications of a criminal offence.

Outcome

A file has been referred to the CPS, indicating a possible criminal offence. There is a case to answer for gross misconduct, and a disciplinary hearing will be arranged.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Reviewed by the BlueLineHub Editorial Team
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.