Boy, 15, dies in collision with ambulance shortly after being followed by police in Salford

A 15-year-old boy riding an e-bike has died following a collision with an ambulance in Salford, shortly after he was being followed by police.

Greater Manchester Police said traffic officers began following the boy on an e-bike along Fitzwarren Street in Salford at around 2pm on Thursday.

The force said the boy went into Lower Seedley Road and bollards prevented the police vehicle from continuing to follow him.

The boy was then involved in a collision with an ambulance in Langworth Road “a short time later” in which he was killed.

A GMP statement said: “In line with normal proceedings, the incident has been referred to IOPC who are now leading the investigation.

“A cordon remains in place on Langworthy Road.

“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the boy who tragically died.”

It comes after 15-year-old Harvey Evans and 16-year-old Kyrees Sullivan were killed in an e-bike collision after being followed by a police van in Cardiff last month, sparking a riot in the aftermath.

This story is being updated…