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IPCC investigating circumstances of police pursuit prior to deaths of Makayah McDermott and Rozanne Cooper

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

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Published
2016-09-02
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Metropolitan Police Service

What was investigated

The IPCC is investigating the actions of the police following a fatal collision in south east London, where two individuals died after being struck by a vehicle that was being pursued by police. The investigation includes the collection of evidence, witness statements, and CCTV footage.

Key findings

  • The pursuit began after officers responded to a vehicle identified as stolen.
  • A fatal collision occurred involving a Ford Focus being pursued by police.
  • Three individuals sustained injuries in the collision.
  • IPCC investigators have secured evidence at the scene.
  • Evidence gathering included video footage from the police vehicle.
  • Witnesses have been interviewed by IPCC staff.
  • The MPS is conducting a separate criminal investigation into the driver's actions.
  • The driver of the Ford Focus has been charged with multiple offenses.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing, with a focus on the actions of the police leading up to the collision. The driver of the pursued vehicle has been charged and is awaiting further legal proceedings.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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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.