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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 while trying to stop suspected burglars during a chase in Wallasey on Merseyside. A murder investigation has been launched after a police officer was killed in a hit-and-run incident while trying to stop suspected burglars during a chase in Wallasey, Merseyside.
The stolen Mitsubishi pick-up truck was being driven at speed when it was spotted by a police patrol car, which gave chase. The pursued car appeared to deliberately mount the central reservation where two neighbourhood officers were standing after deploying a “stop stick” – a device used by police to stop stolen cars during pursuits. The vehicle struck one of the officers. A stolen Mitsubishi pick-up truck was being driven at speed when it was spotted by a police patrol car, which gave chase. The pursued vehicle appeared to deliberately mount the central reservation where two neighbourhood officers were standing after deploying a ‘stop stick’ – a device used by police to halt stolen cars during pursuits. The vehicle struck one of the officers.
The neighbourhood patrol officer had been called to the aftermath of a burglary at an estate agent in Birkenhead just after 1am on Monday morning. The suspected burglars stole the red vehicle, which was then pursued by police after being spotted at 1.28am. The officer had been called to the aftermath of the burglary at an estate agent in Birkenhead just after 1am on Monday morning. The suspects stole the red vehicle, which was then pursued by police after being spotted 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’s family have been informed and a family liaison officer is providing support. 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 vehicle was found abandoned a short time later. The officer’s family have been informed and a family liaison officer is providing support.
Detectives are examining CCTV footage as part of the murder investigation. Detectives were 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 are carried out. Diversions have been put in place in Wallasey Dock Road North and Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, and motorists have been asked to avoid the areas and find alternative routes. Two roads and a premises on Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, have been cordoned off while forensic examinations are carried out. Diversions were in place on Dock Road North in Wallasey and Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, and motorists have been asked to avoid the areas and find alternative routes.
Angela Eagle, MP for Wallasey and shadow business secretary, expressed her shock at the incident. Angela Eagle, the MP for Wallasey and shadow business secretary, expressed her shock at the incident.
Shocked to hear about the incident on the dock road in Wallasey Thoughts with family of the murdered police officerShocked to hear about the incident on the dock road in Wallasey Thoughts with family of the murdered police officer
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. Emergency services personnel and police also expressed condolences on Twitter.
Heartbreaking news about @MerseyPolice this morning. Thoughts with them & ambulance colleagues that tried to save the officer #999family
RIP to our police friends, the thin blue line gets a little thinner with every tragedy #999family https://t.co/kYeOTLUNq0
Tragic news felt by everybody in our office. The true danger of stinger deployment and pursuits. #RIP #policefamily http://t.co/tS4emNEWi7
Anyone with information that could help the police with their inquiries is asked to contact 0151 777 2263, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.