John Goss appears in jury inquest concerning police pursuit

John Goss acted for the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) in the inquest into the death of Devonte Scott, who died on 16 May 2021 when the car he was in, which was being pursued by GMP officers at the time, collided with other vehicles at high speed. There was no contact with any police vehicle and only minor injuries to other members of the public. The inquest took place over four days before HM Area Coroner sitting with a jury. The inquest heard from four GMP officers, including the pursuit driver.

At the end of the evidence, the Coroner ruled that Article 2 was not engaged as there was no arguable breach by GMP of any of the substantive obligations.

The jury returned a short-form conclusion of road traffic collision. There were no critical findings in relation to the pursuit or any other GMP conduct, and no Prevention of Future Deaths report.

Media coverage can be found here: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/teenager-killed-horror-crash-during-24714061

John regularly acts for police forces and other public authorities in inquests and inquiries. He has particular experience in jury and Article 2 inquests involving deaths in the course of police operations, deaths following police contact, and deaths in custody.

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John Goss

Call 2015

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Inquests

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Police Law

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