A car crash after a police chase on the A167 near Newton Aycliffe leads to IOPC involvement.
The officers were looking for a stolen car. This car held six people, sped away, and then crashed. The car left the road, and police reported all of this.
They arrested all six people inside. Burglary, dangerous driving, and refusal to stop for police are suspected. A 17-year-old boy remains in the hospital with a life-threatening head injury.
The IOPC, a police watchdog, knows about this and is now reviewing the information. They will decide their level of involvement later, Durham Police shared information about the incident.
No further updates came today, February 26, and no one has been formally charged yet. The injured boy is still in the hospital. Anyone with footage should contact the police, as they seek suspicious activity in Woodham Village. This happened early on February 24, near Pemberton Road. Officers want footage of two cars: a black Ford Mondeo and a black Ford Fiesta. Police want footage taken before the crash.