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An elderly woman who was hit by a motorcycle that was part of the Duchess of Edinburgh’s police escort has died.

A witness appeal has been issued after two people were killed after they were hit by a driver in a speeding BMW in south Manchester.

A GMP officer has received a written warning for his use of CS Spray during the arrest of a 13-year-old.

Salford, on the evening of September 23. Just before the horror crash, the Mercedes was involved in a pursuit by an unmarked police car that 'lasted less than one minute' along Lower Broughton Street and Frederick Road, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has confirmed.But the IOPC has now revealed that the unmarked car, an Audi, did not come into any physical contact with the Mercedes during the short chase - meaning there was no tactical contact used by the police nor did officers attempt to ram the Mercedes off the road.The IOPC Regional Director Amanda Rowe said: “We are continuing to independently investigate a fatal road traffic collision in Salford on 23 September following a Greater Manchester Police (GMP) pursuit.

hereThe driver of the first Passat escaped injury, but the driver of the second VW, a taxi, suffered minor injuries.Two women who were passengers in the back were taken to hospital with serious injuries now not thought to be life-threatening, the IOPC added.IOPC Regional Director Amanda Rowe said in-car video footage was being examined and witness statements taken.She said: "The loss of these two men was a tragic incident and my thoughts are with their families and friends at this difficult time."When someone dies following contact with the police, it is mandatory for forces to refer the matter to the IOPC."We will be considering in car footage, CCTV and witness statements to establish the circumstances of this incident and whether the

hereHe resigned from the force in December, 2018.Barber, from Stoke-on-Trent, was based in Nantwich, Cheshire.The IOPC said it completed its investigation in August, 2019, and referred evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service, which then made the decision to charge Barber in February this year.They said the first woman 'complied with his visits in the belief that this was a working relationship, and her complaint was being dealt with'.IOPC Regional Director Amanda Rowe: "Philip Barber abused his position for sexual purpose on multiple occasions, which is a grievous breach of professional standards."The evidence we gathered was so overwhelming that he pleaded guilty to his crimes which fortunately spared his victims having to relive their