Teens in stolen car 'filmed' police during chase before driver, 14, died in crash, as jury rules pursuit was 'lawful'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA 14-year-old boy died after crashing during a 'lawful' police chase, an inquest jury have concluded. 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.
Leo, from Platt Bridge and described as a 'much-loved son and brother', was initially rushed to the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan, before being taken to the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
However, his injuries were considered 'unsurvivable' and his life support was withdrawn the following day. Two teenage passengers in the car - one aged 15 - were also injured in the crash, the inquest heard. READ MORE: 'The wrong man is sitting in the dock...'defence make closing speeches as Thomas Campbell murder trial reaches final stages The car was being pursued as it matched the description of a Fiat stolen in an armed robbery in Wigan the night before.
The inquest heard a blue Fiat 500 was stolen by two masked males, one allegedly carrying an axe, but that Leo was not alleged to be one of the assailants.
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