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IPCC to send Henry Hicks investigation file to Crown Prosecution Service
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has completed the investigation into events surrounding the death of Henry Hicks in December 2014 and will be referring its report to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to review the report and the evidence that underpins it. The IPCC refers a report to the CPS when it indicates that a criminal offence may have been committed.
The investigation began following the death of Henry Hicks on 19 December 2014 in a road traffic incident Islington, north London. Henry, driving a scooter, collided with vehicles belonging to members of the public at the junction of Wheelwright Street and Roman Way just prior to 8pm, whilst being followed by two unmarked police vehicles. He was taken to hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The IPCC investigation looked at the actions of the MPS drivers and operators of the two unmarked police vehicles which were following Henry at the time. The IPCC has identified actions by the officers that may constitute driving and health and safety offences.
The IPCC has been in touch with the Hicks family throughout the investigation and has updated them on this latest development. The final report has also been passed to the MPS to consider its findings.
IPCC Commissioner Jennifer Izekor said: “The IPCC investigation into the events leading to Henry’s tragic death on Wheelwright Street that night has now been completed. On the basis of all the evidence now gathered and the investigators findings, I have decided to refer the case to the Crown Prosecution Service to determine whether any criminal charges should be brought against any of the officers involved.”
A further IPCC investigation into interaction of the MPS and the Hicks family, including Henry prior to his death, following complaints by the family is still ongoing.
