The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has concluded the managed investigation into the circumstances of a road traffic incident in Suffolk in January 2006.

On Friday 13 January 2006 following a brief police follow, a white Vauxhall Calibra was in collision with a silver Seat Alhambra at the A1156 junction with the Nacton village turn-off. Both vehicles subsequently caught fire and three people - two men and a woman - were taken to hospital following the incident. The driver of the Vauxhall Calibra received critical injuries although has subsequently recovered.

The IPCC has now concluded the investigation into this incident and concluded that PC Stewart McIlroy acted appropriately.

Len Jackson, IPCC Commissioner said: "Having examined all of the circumstances of this incident, the IPCC has concluded that PC Stewart McIlroy acted proportionately and appropriately on this occasion. Beyond this, I would like to commend PC Stewart McIlroy for his extreme bravery. Without concern for his own personal safety, on arriving at the scene of the collision, he immediately pulled three people from the burning cars. This selfless action undoubtedly prevented a greater tragedy for the victims of this incident."