Manhunt after woman, 36, killed by car fleeing police in Leeds city centre

Woman, 36, Dies After Being Hit in Leeds Police Pursuit (Picture: YappApp)

A woman was killed in a police chase through Leeds City centre.

Police authorised a chase after a black Vauxhall Corsa failed to stop for officers on Harehills Road at 9.50am on Thursday.

Two minutes later the Corsa collided with a pedestrian on Beckett Street, the driver failed to stop at the scene.

The 36-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The unnamed victim was pronounced dead in hospital.

The Corsa was then found abandoned on Nippet Lane at least two people in the vehicle left the scene.

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