What do you want us to think about it?
Your opinion on it is yours. Up to you what you do with it.
I've been very clear regarding my views of this policing incident, but for transparency and objectivity I'll have another go:
The IOPC investigation will take its course. Some will be happy with that, some will be sceptical. The media will spin/say what they do. Again, that's life. Some people not directly connected with the incident will jump on the back of it and cause disorder. It happens, and did so on this occasion. Investigation impartiality and integrity should outweigh media releases. The Supt said as much during her press interview. The aim should be to ensure the rights of any one involved are protected and supported. I would be prosecuting any disorder offenders in line with CPS charging standards. Trashing an innocent residents property is not acceptable.
It would be interesting to know what community tension indicators were already evident at the location prior to the collision taking place.
A point previously made here is we don't actually know if a pursuit was declared or authorised. The riders will no doubt have been very aware they were riding illegally.
I've been previously investigated for pursuits ending in a crashes. It's no fun. Nor should it be. It's dangerous stuff, and the value of pursuing should be balanced against what is trying to be achieved. TBF I aborted plenty of chases, too. The pursuit policy came in to ensure officers declared they were doing so, and for a dynamic risk assessment to be conducted as to it's viability.
As a supervisor I was very intrusive of my staff when involved in this type of incident, and I know plenty of others that were too. As it should be. Within my sphere of view and reach it was not the norm to brush such complaints under the carpet.
Controversially though that last sentence, and the narrative within it, is somewhat brushed over on here.
