United Kingdom: PC killed by stolen vehicle 'didn't stand a chance'

A police officer struck and killed by a stolen car during a pursuit in Merseyside "didn't stand a chance", the force's chief constable has said.

PC David Phillips, 34, was hit by a pick-up vehicle that mounted a central reservation in Wallasey at 02:10 BST on Monday October 5, 2015

The married father-of-two had been trying to stop the vehicle, which was taken from an estate agents in Birkenhead.

A murder investigation is under way.

Merseyside Police Chief Constable Sir Jon Murphy paid tribute to Mr Phillips, who was married to Jen and the father of Abigail, seven, and Sophie, three.