Dad, 35, killed after police left him barefoot outside Iceland and miles from home
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA dad was killed by a hit-and-run driver after police left him barefoot three miles from his home. Gareth Roper was arrested by police at his home in the early hours of New Year's Day 2022 after his wife reported he was 'acting somewhat strangely'.
Bolton Crown Court heard the 35-year-old's children were woken during the disturbance and that Mr Roper was taken away to 'prevent any further difficulties'.
But just nine minutes later, the dad-of-six was de-arrested and left outside the Iceland store in Platt Bridge in Wigan. He was left barefoot, without his phone and with no money. READ MORE: Grinning thug poses for selfies outside court after he's spared jail for stabbing stranger in Piccadilly Gardens READ MORE: 'I won't be surprised to see you again' - Judge's shocking message to rapist as he walks free Prosecutor Sara Haque said: "He was left barefoot and without any money or his mobile phone.
The officers who left him at the scene are still under investigation." Moments later he was hit by a Volvo 360 car driven by Jamie Evans, who has pleaded guilty to causing his death by dangerous driving.
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