Investigation underway after two men die following police pursuit in Brighouse

An investigation is underway after two men were killed following a crash in Brighouse in the early hours of Friday 17 July.

According to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), a West Yorkshire Police vehicle began a pursuit of a car shortly after 1am. A short time later the car crashed into a road barrier on Bradford Road.

The incident has been referred to the IOPC following the death of the two male occupants of the car, believed to be in their 20s.

IOPC Regional Director Miranda Biddle said:

She added: