Gareth Roper, 35, was arrested at his home in the early hours of New Year's Day when was driven almost four miles away in a police van and then left by the side of the road View 5 Images Greater Manchester Police referred itself to the independent watchdog after Gareth was taken from his home (stock) (Image: Manchester Evening News)

A father-of-six was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident after being left to walk home barefoot in his boxer shorts by police. Tragic Gareth Roper was arrested and driven nearly four miles away before cops left him without any money or his mobile phone. ‌

A hit-and-run driver was later jailed for causing Gareth's death by dangerous driving. Now, Greater Manchester Police officer David Wood, who was involved in Gareth's arrest, has been de

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