Investigation as man dies after Norfolk Police A47 chase

Norfolk Constabulary is being investigated following the death of a man after a police chase, the police watchdog has announced.

A man died after a car left the carriageway and overturned on the A47 near Little Fransham.

Officers were pursuing a Citroen C3 on the A47 near Little Fransham at about 17:00 BST on 23 May when it left the carriageway and overturned.

The man, 43, of March, Cambridgeshire, died in hospital on 29th May.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct said it was in the "initial stages" of its investigation.

Independent Office for Police Conduct Regional Director Sal Naseem said: "Our thoughts are with this man's family and friends, and all those affected by his death."

"There is a mandatory requirement for forces to refer to us incidents like this which result in death or severe injury, and our investigation will thoroughly examine the circumstances of the police involvement, including whether appropriate policies and procedures were followed."

The Independent Office for Police Conduct said it had gathered initial accounts from officers involved and started a review of police body-worn footage, dashcam footage and CCTV.

Norfolk Constabulary has been asked to comment.