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The driver who died when his van exploded as it was being followed by police has been named as a missing man. | The driver who died when his van exploded as it was being followed by police has been named as a missing man. |
Terry Langrell, 42, died when the white Transit van pulled over and burst into flames as police approached it on St James Place in Toxteth. | Terry Langrell, 42, died when the white Transit van pulled over and burst into flames as police approached it on St James Place in Toxteth. |
The driving instructor, from Leasowe in Wirral, had been missing from home and had not seen his family since March. | The driving instructor, from Leasowe in Wirral, had been missing from home and had not seen his family since March. |
Officers want to talk to anyone who may have seen Mr Langrell since 12 March or who may know where he had been living. | |
They would also like to speak to anyone who may have seen the white Ford Transit van, registration number R509 KWR, which Mr Langrell was driving on Wednesday night. | They would also like to speak to anyone who may have seen the white Ford Transit van, registration number R509 KWR, which Mr Langrell was driving on Wednesday night. |
Merseyside Police have confirmed the van contained gas cylinders but have stressed there was no terrorist link. | |
The officers were approaching the van when it exploded | The officers were approaching the van when it exploded |
A patrol car began a "slow pursuit" of the van after an officer spotted the driver "acting suspiciously" in Marmaduke Street, Edge Hill, just before 2200 BST. | A patrol car began a "slow pursuit" of the van after an officer spotted the driver "acting suspiciously" in Marmaduke Street, Edge Hill, just before 2200 BST. |
When the van failed to respond to signals to pull over, the patrol Pc began a pursuit, joined by other officers until the van stopped on Park Road, Toxteth. | When the van failed to respond to signals to pull over, the patrol Pc began a pursuit, joined by other officers until the van stopped on Park Road, Toxteth. |
Officers got out of their vehicles and began to approach but an explosion ripped through the back of the van. | Officers got out of their vehicles and began to approach but an explosion ripped through the back of the van. |
A post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death has concluded that Mr Langrell died as a result of extensive burns he suffered. | A post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death has concluded that Mr Langrell died as a result of extensive burns he suffered. |
Three of the five police officers who were injured in the incident are still in hospital with serious burn injuries. | Three of the five police officers who were injured in the incident are still in hospital with serious burn injuries. |
Family statement | |
In a statement Mr Langrell's parents said: "Our family are totally devastated by the death of our son Terry. It is hard to imagine life without him. | |
"He was a very private and quiet person. He had strong family values and was thoughtful and generous. | |
"Terry was a trained scuba diver and has previously enjoyed backpacking around Australia and New Zealand. | |
"He has worked hard all his life and has spent the last 10 years working as a driving instructor. | |
"At this time we are finding it very difficult to come to terms with Terry's death. | |
"We would also like to wish a speedy recovery to the police officers who were unfortunately injured at the time of his death." |