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| Police officer dies after being hit by stolen car on Merseyside | Police officer dies after being hit by stolen car on Merseyside |
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| A murder investigation has been launched after a police officer was killed in a hit-and-run incident trying to stop suspected burglars who were being chased by police in Wallasey on Merseyside | |
| A stolen Mitsubishi pick-up appeared to deliberately mount the central reservation where the officer was holding a stop sign in a bid to halt the truck. | A stolen Mitsubishi pick-up appeared to deliberately mount the central reservation where the officer was holding a stop sign in a bid to halt the truck. |
| The neighbourhood patrol officer had been called to the aftermath of a burglary in Birkenhead just after 1am on Monday morning. The suspected burglars stole the red vehicle, which was then pursued by police after being spotted being driven at speed at 1.28am. | The neighbourhood patrol officer had been called to the aftermath of a burglary in Birkenhead just after 1am on Monday morning. The suspected burglars stole the red vehicle, which was then pursued by police after being spotted being driven at speed at 1.28am. |
| The officer, who was hit just after 2am, was given emergency first aid by colleagues and taken to Arrowe Park hospital. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The stolen truck was found abandoned a short time later. | The officer, who was hit just after 2am, was given emergency first aid by colleagues and taken to Arrowe Park hospital. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The stolen truck was found abandoned a short time later. |
| Detectives are examining CCTV footage as part of the murder investigation. | Detectives are examining CCTV footage as part of the murder investigation. |
| Two roads and a premises on Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, have been cordoned off while forensic examinations were carried out. | Two roads and a premises on Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, have been cordoned off while forensic examinations were carried out. |
| Anyone who has any information which could help the police with their inquiries is asked to contact 0151 777 2263, or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111. | Anyone who has any information which could help the police with their inquiries is asked to contact 0151 777 2263, or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111. |