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Police admit failures in Harry Dunn case after report finds officers prioritised suspect's welfare

  • In August 2019, Harry Dunn, a 19-year-old motorcyclist, lost his life after his bike collided with a vehicle operated by Anne Sacoolas near the RAF Croughton base in Northamptonshire.
  • Sacoolas, a US citizen, fled the UK claiming diplomatic immunity 19 days after the crash and was not arrested despite police having the authority to do so.
  • An independent 118-page report found Northamptonshire Police prioritised Sacoolas's welfare, citing shock as the overriding factor for not arresting her, while mishandling evidence and communication.
  • The report made 38 recommendations, including adopting an investigative mindset at serious crashes and improving evidence recovery, and criticised former chief constable Nick Adderley for misconduct and poor leadership.
  • Harry Dunn's family campaigned for justice, meeting then-US President Trump, and police issued an apology acknowledging multiple failings they say no family should endure.
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
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