No case to answer in Luke Campbell police pursuit death

A Greater Manchester Police gross misconduct hearing, relating to the actions of a serving police officer who had pursued a Mercedes driven by Luke Campbell, found there is no case to answer.

The 24-year-old, from Sholver, Oldham, was due to celebrate his son's first birthday last week but died when the pursuit concluded with him colliding with another car.

Deputy Chief Constable Ian Pilling, said: “Police officers are often met with difficult situations, and police pursuits are among the most challenging operational situations they face.

“Officers often have to make informed, swift, decisions on whether or not to engage with cars that are being driven dangerously or illegally in the safest way possible.

“I would like to offer my condolences to Mr Campbell's family and friends.”