Police watchdog investigators say an initial review of a fatal collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough last month finds no evidence of “tactical contact” or of police using a stinger device before the crash.
The report relates to a crash that killed two police officers and five men. The watchdog’s early findings address claims about how the vehicles came into contact and whether officers attempted to stop a pursuing vehicle using a road spike (stinger). The outlets that published this update focus on what investigators did not find, while not presenting further technical details or conclusions from a later, full investigation.
As reported so far, the watchdog’s review is ongoing and further findings may follow. The current information is limited to the absence of evidence for the specific tactics mentioned in public discussion.
