Man dies in river after being chased by police in Hertfordshire

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 16:14 · Archive

A 20-year-old man died after entering a Hertfordshire river during a police foot chase.

A 20-year-old man died after he entered the River Lea in Stanstead Abbotts while being chased by police on foot. He is thought to have drowned.

The death is being investigated as a matter requiring independent oversight.

How it is being reported

• River death after Herts Police chase investigated as man who died namedThe death of a 20-year-old man thought to have drowned after falling into a Hertfordshire river following a police chase is being investigated by a watchdog.Watford Observer · 7 Oct, 15:51
• Man who died in river after being chased by police namedA man who died after he entered the River Lea while being chased by police on foot in Stanstead Abbotts has been named.The Comet · 7 Oct, 14:58

In this story: River Lea · Stanstead Abbotts · Hertfordshire · Herts Police

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