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Pedestrian killed in crash during police chase

Alex MossYorkshire
News imageBBC A road with parked vehicles and shops on either side. In the foreground is blue and white police tape cordoning off the road with a police officer stood by. BBC
Police said the occupants of the car which hit the pedestrian had fled the scene

A pedestrian has been killed after being hit by a car during a police pursuit in Leeds.

The 36-year-old woman was struck by a Vauxhall Corsa on Beckett Street at about 09:52 GMT just minutes after it failed to stop for officers on Harehills Road.

The car was later found abandoned on Nippet Lane with the occupants having fled the scene, West Yorkshire Police said.

Enquiries are ongoing to locate the individuals and the vehicle has been seized for forensic examination, the force added.

News imageTwo police officers in hi-vis jackets stood at the end of a main road.
Police are appealing for witnesses

Police said an investigation had been started by its Homicide and Major Enquiry Team and appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam to come forward.

A spokesperson said due to prior police conduct, a mandatory referral had been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

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