Darwin Strikes Again...

Leo Gradwell was behind the wheel of a stolen Fiat 500 when he lost control and collided with a Kia Sportage and then a Renault Clio on Asthon Road in Golborne, Wigan. Leo, from Platt Bridge, was initially rushed to the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan, before being taken to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

Wait, children's hospital..? Yes. He was 14.

However, his injuries were considered unsurvivable and his life support , of the 'much-loved son and brother' was withdrawn the following day.

Some might argue that decision should perhaps have been made before the crash... 

Yesterday, a jury who began hearing evidence in the case last week, returned their findings and conclusion.

Was it 'Good riddance'..? 

Summing up the evidence, Mr Brennand said GMP PC Darren Sharpe who was asked to review the incident 'considered the actions of his colleagues to proportionate and legitimate.'

Neville Lowden from the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), also concluded the pursuit was 'proportionate and legitimate', the hearing was told.

Not that any of that prevented the family's solicitor having a dig at the cops, instead of staying wisely silent, of course...