Police started to tail a 15-year-old boy – 24 seconds later tragedy struck

Salford: It’s a heartbreaking story. A 15-year-old boy named Saul Cookson was riding his electric motorbike when police started to follow him. Just 24 seconds later, tragedy struck. He collided with an ambulance right near his home.

Despite the quick response from police and paramedics, Saul sadly passed away from his injuries. The inquest into his death is revealing a lot about those critical moments. It’s tough to hear how everything unfolded so quickly.

During the inquest, the officers involved shared their side of the story. They were on patrol when they got a call about a driver who might be drinking. They spotted Saul and decided to check him out, thinking he might be involved in something suspicious.

One officer described how they were just trailing him, not actively pursuing. They didn’t turn on their lights or sirens, so they didn’t think it was a chase. But the jury has to decide if it was a pursuit or just following.

Things got chaotic when Saul collided with the ambulance. The paramedics in the ambulance were just heading back for lunch when it all happened. They didn’t see Saul coming until it was too late. It’s just so tragic.

After the crash, the scene turned frantic. The paramedics jumped into action, trying to save Saul’s life. They moved him into the ambulance to give him the best chance. Sadly, he didn’t make it, and the whole community is mourning.

The inquest is still ongoing, and it’s a tough time for everyone involved. It’s a reminder of how quickly things can change and how important it is to stay safe on the roads.