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Police officers face possible charges over the death of a teenager after he was involved in a collision while being chased by two unmarked police cars.Police officers face possible charges over the death of a teenager after he was involved in a collision while being chased by two unmarked police cars.
Henry Hicks, 18, died after colliding with vehicles belonging to members of the public in Islington, north London, at 8pm on 19 December last year.Henry Hicks, 18, died after colliding with vehicles belonging to members of the public in Islington, north London, at 8pm on 19 December last year.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said it has completed its investigation into events surrounding the death, and is referring its report to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The IPCC refers a report to the CPS when it indicates a criminal offence may have been committed.The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said it has completed its investigation into events surrounding the death, and is referring its report to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The IPCC refers a report to the CPS when it indicates a criminal offence may have been committed.
It said in a statement: “The IPCC investigation looked at the actions of the MPS [Metropolitan police service] drivers and operators of the two unmarked police vehicles which were following Henry at the time. The IPCC has identified actions by the officers that may constitute driving and health and safety offences.”It said in a statement: “The IPCC investigation looked at the actions of the MPS [Metropolitan police service] drivers and operators of the two unmarked police vehicles which were following Henry at the time. The IPCC has identified actions by the officers that may constitute driving and health and safety offences.”
IPCC commissioner Jennifer Izekor said: “On the basis of all the evidence now gathered and the investigators findings, I have decided to refer the case to the Crown Prosecution Service to determine whether any criminal charges should be brought against any of the officers involved.”IPCC commissioner Jennifer Izekor said: “On the basis of all the evidence now gathered and the investigators findings, I have decided to refer the case to the Crown Prosecution Service to determine whether any criminal charges should be brought against any of the officers involved.”
The IPCC has been in touch with the Hicks family, who have launched a Justice for Henry campaign. Campaigners claim that in the three years leading up to his death, the officers’ conduct when searching the family home and in numerous stop and searches amounted to harassment.The IPCC has been in touch with the Hicks family, who have launched a Justice for Henry campaign. Campaigners claim that in the three years leading up to his death, the officers’ conduct when searching the family home and in numerous stop and searches amounted to harassment.
The IPCC said that a further investigation following complaints by the family into the interaction of the Met and the Hicks family is still ongoing.The IPCC said that a further investigation following complaints by the family into the interaction of the Met and the Hicks family is still ongoing.