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Fatal pursuit of Morocco Tai in Auckland

2 August 2018


The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that Police were justified in pursuing a stolen car in Otara on 9 October 2017. The pursuit ended when the fleeing car crashed into a tree. The driver, Morocco Tai (aged 15), died at the scene and two passengers (both aged 16) were seriously injured and required extensive stays in hospital.

Public Report (PDF 444 KB) Media Statement

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