Cameron Brooksbank's death was announced on the final episode of The Detectives: Taking Down an OCG.
The family of a man who was the victim of an axe attack which featured in a BBC series hopes his bravery will raise awareness of "merciless drug gangs".Mr Brooksbank was 17 years old when he was attacked in the street in October 2017 in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.The BBC Two series follows a policing operation by Greater Manchester Police to take down what the force described as Rochdale's most significant OCG.
The attack unfolded after a "minor road rage incident" involving one of the gang members in the town. Mr Brooksbank agreed to give evidence in court despite being offered £10,000 by a suspected gang member not to attend.Following the final episode on Wednesday night, GMP confirmed Mr Brooksbank had died on 18 June at the age of 24.His family said: "This has been the most terrible time for our family, but we are just one, of many, that are being supported by GMP, who are constantly being destroyed by these cruel, merciless drug gangs.
"Also, the bravery of the officers who put their lives on the line must never be taken for granted; they have been so caring and comforting."
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