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Police officers who arrested and de-arrested a man who later died after being hit by a car in Wigan could face criminal charges, the watchdog has said.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has concluded its investigation into the death of 35-year-old Gareth Roper. He died at 4.30am on New Year’s Day 2022, when he was hit by a vehicle on Lily Lane, in Bamfurlong.
The police watchdog has now confirmed it has referred the case to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) as four officers 'may have committed a criminal offence' over the decision to de-arrest Mr Roper and 'drop him off some distance from his home'. The CPS will decide if criminal charges are appropriate.
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GMP referred itself to the IOPC, and a statement from the watchdog read: “The IOPC has concluded its investigation into the conduct of four Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers who had contact with a man in the hours before his death in Wigan. Gareth Roper, 35, died after being hit by a vehicle on Lily Lane, in Bamfurlong, in the early hours of 1 January 2022.
“He had been arrested and subsequently de-arrested a short time before his death. Our independent investigation, which followed a referral from the force, looked at the actions and decision-making of the officers involved, as well as their treatment of Mr Roper.
“We interviewed the officers under criminal caution and reviewed body-worn video and CCTV footage, as well as the relevant force policies and guidance. Following the conclusion of the investigation in December, we determined there was an indication the officers may have committed a criminal offence in relation to the decision to de-arrest Mr Roper and
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