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Police Car Collides With Cyclist: Watchdog Probes
5 Feb
Summary
- A police car collided with a cyclist on Wednesday evening.
- The cyclist sustained injuries and was taken to hospital.
- Northamptonshire Police voluntarily referred the incident to the watchdog.
A collision occurred on Gipsy Lane in Irchester on Wednesday evening, involving a police vehicle and a cyclist. The incident took place around 19:30 GMT. The cyclist sustained injuries and was transported to University Hospital Coventry for treatment.
Their injuries have been described as non-life-changing or threatening. Northamptonshire Police has proactively referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. This action aligns with their standard procedure when police vehicles are involved in collisions.
