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| Merseyside policeman struck and killed by stolen vehicle | Merseyside policeman struck and killed by stolen vehicle |
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| A police officer was struck and killed by a stolen car during a pursuit in Merseyside. | A police officer was struck and killed by a stolen car during a pursuit in Merseyside. |
| The officer was hit by a red Mitsubishi pick-up vehicle which mounted a central reservation along the A5139 Dock Road, Wallasey, at 02:10 BST. | The officer was hit by a red Mitsubishi pick-up vehicle which mounted a central reservation along the A5139 Dock Road, Wallasey, at 02:10 BST. |
| He had been trying to stop the vehicle - which was taken from an estate agents in Birkenhead an hour earlier - when he was struck. | He had been trying to stop the vehicle - which was taken from an estate agents in Birkenhead an hour earlier - when he was struck. |
| A murder investigation is under way and police are examining CCTV. | A murder investigation is under way and police are examining CCTV. |
| A statement from Merseyside Police said officers had earlier attended a burglary at the estate agents on Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead. | A statement from Merseyside Police said officers had earlier attended a burglary at the estate agents on Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead. |
| The road where the officer was killed is sealed off and there's a heavy police presence. | The road where the officer was killed is sealed off and there's a heavy police presence. |
| A green tarpaulin had been placed at the spot where the officer was struck. | A green tarpaulin had been placed at the spot where the officer was struck. |
| Follow latest updates on this story with BBC Merseyside Live | Follow latest updates on this story with BBC Merseyside Live |
| Home Secretary Theresa May said in a statement: "My thoughts are with the family and friends of the officer who has sadly died and with his many colleagues in Merseyside Police and the wider policing community. | Home Secretary Theresa May said in a statement: "My thoughts are with the family and friends of the officer who has sadly died and with his many colleagues in Merseyside Police and the wider policing community. |
| "The police strive to keep us and our families safe, taking risks so we can live peacefully. | "The police strive to keep us and our families safe, taking risks so we can live peacefully. |
| "When a police officer falls in the line of duty, their death is a reminder of the very real dangers they face day in, day out, as they put themselves in harm's way to deal with violent criminals and dangerous situations." | "When a police officer falls in the line of duty, their death is a reminder of the very real dangers they face day in, day out, as they put themselves in harm's way to deal with violent criminals and dangerous situations." |
| The incident happened in an area of Wallasey docks surrounded by industrial units and oil tanks. | The incident happened in an area of Wallasey docks surrounded by industrial units and oil tanks. |
| Scenes of crime investigators are now starting to examine the road. | Scenes of crime investigators are now starting to examine the road. |
| During the raid the offenders stole the Mitsubishi, which was then pursued by officers. | During the raid the offenders stole the Mitsubishi, which was then pursued by officers. |
| The policeman killed was one of two neighbourhood patrol officers who made efforts to stop the car, police said. He was pronounced dead after being taken to Wirral's Arrowe Park Hospital. | The policeman killed was one of two neighbourhood patrol officers who made efforts to stop the car, police said. He was pronounced dead after being taken to Wirral's Arrowe Park Hospital. |
| The officers had used a device known as a stop stick, which is thrown across the road and has spikes to burst vehicles' tyres. | The officers had used a device known as a stop stick, which is thrown across the road and has spikes to burst vehicles' tyres. |
| The officer's family has been informed and a family liaison officer is providing support, police said. | The officer's family has been informed and a family liaison officer is providing support, police said. |
| Detectives are now examining CCTV footage in a bid to identify the offenders. | Detectives are now examining CCTV footage in a bid to identify the offenders. |
| Wallasey Road North, Corbyn Street and the estate agents in Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, have been cordoned off as forensic examinations take place. | Wallasey Road North, Corbyn Street and the estate agents in Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, have been cordoned off as forensic examinations take place. |
| Diversions have been put in place at Wallasey Road North and Woodchurch Road. | Diversions have been put in place at Wallasey Road North and Woodchurch Road. |
| Police are yet to make any arrests. The Mitsubishi was later found abandoned in Corbyn Street, Wallasey. | Police are yet to make any arrests. The Mitsubishi was later found abandoned in Corbyn Street, Wallasey. |
| Officers are urging witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. | Officers are urging witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. |
| Mike Tonge, a former deputy chief constable of Merseyside Police, said officers would "pull together" during what is a "very difficult time". | Mike Tonge, a former deputy chief constable of Merseyside Police, said officers would "pull together" during what is a "very difficult time". |
| "Police will be feeling pain for the officer and his family, but people will pull together and get through this," he said. | "Police will be feeling pain for the officer and his family, but people will pull together and get through this," he said. |
| "Sadly the driver of this car has been so reckless that he's taken the life of a police officer. | "Sadly the driver of this car has been so reckless that he's taken the life of a police officer. |
| "Undoubtedly a review will take place to look at all the procedures for how this event has come to pass." | "Undoubtedly a review will take place to look at all the procedures for how this event has come to pass." |
| Phil Davies, leader of Wirral Council, said: 'We absolutely condemn the murder of this neighbourhood patrol officer, killed during the course of their duties. | Phil Davies, leader of Wirral Council, said: 'We absolutely condemn the murder of this neighbourhood patrol officer, killed during the course of their duties. |
| "As a council, we will do whatever we can to assist the police in their efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice. | "As a council, we will do whatever we can to assist the police in their efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice. |
| "I would like to extend our sympathies to the family and friends of the officer, and of course colleagues, who will be feeling the loss of one of their own very deeply this morning." | "I would like to extend our sympathies to the family and friends of the officer, and of course colleagues, who will be feeling the loss of one of their own very deeply this morning." |
| Hundreds of people have also taken to social media to leave tributes and express their shock. | |
| Surrey Police Chief Constable Lynne Owens wrote on Twitter: "Awful news from Merseyside Police. Sending heartfelt thoughts to family, friends and colleagues from all Surrey Police." | |
| Lucy Parrott, an ambulance dispatcher for West Midlands Ambulance Service, wrote: "Heartbreaking news about Mersey Police this morning. Thoughts with them and ambulance colleagues that tried to save the officer" | |
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