Man, 18, dies following police chase in Sheffield

An 18-year-old man was taken to hospital but died from his injuries. Credit: ITV Calendar

An 18-year-old man has died following a police chase.

South Yorkshire Police were in the Hyde Park Walk area of Sheffield just before 1pm on a pre-planned operation yesterday (23 December), when a black Ford Fiesta, believed to have been stolen, attempted to flee the scene.

Following a police pursuit the car hit a wall on East Bank Road.

An 18-year-old man was taken to hospital but died from his injuries.

Officers are now appealing for anyone with information, dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.

South Yorkshire Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

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