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Man killed by train after escaping custody van

BBC News Thursday 28 May 2026, 14:38 UTC 1 min read
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A man was killed by a train after escaping from a police custody van. Hertfordshire Police have referred the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for investigation.

The incident has been referred by Hertfordshire Police to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
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