Investigation launched after police car kills pedestrian

A 40-year-old man died after being hit by a police car in Acocks Green, Birmingham. The incident occurred just before 7 PM on Wednesday as the man was crossing Yardley Road. The police vehicle was responding to an emergency call about a man carrying knives at the time. The man lived in the area and was pronounced dead at the scene. His family is receiving support from authorities. The two police officers in the vehicle were not injured. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is conducting an investigation into the incident. They have asked for witnesses to come forward, especially anyone with video footage of the event. Derrick Campbell, the IOPC's director, expressed condolences to the man's family. He stated that they will look into the actions of the police officers involved and whether they followed proper procedures. The IOPC has encouraged anyone who saw the incident or has relevant information to contact them at 0300 3035606 or by emailing [email protected] Those with footage can also report it to the police by calling 101 and quoting log 4726 of March 19.