Officers from Kent Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Manston on Tuesday 9 August 2022.

At 11.25am a dark-coloured Audi TT car is reported to have failed to stop when requested to do so by police in Shottendane Road, Margate.

Following a short pursuit, this vehicle is then reported to have been involved in a collision with a bus in Spitfire Way, Manston at around 11.30am.

The car driver, a 23-year-old man from Margate, sustained fatal injuries and was confirmed deceased at the scene.

As is standard procedure, the matter will be referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for anyone who may have seen the vehicles on the road prior to the collision taking place.

Anyone with information is asked to call 01622 798538 quoting reference SM/SC/89/22. You can also email investigators on sciu.td@kent.police.uk.

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