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Man Dies After Blackpool Custody Arrest
6 Jul
Summary
- A man in his 40s from Blackburn died after being taken into police custody.
- He was arrested in Blackpool town centre and became unwell in the custody suite.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct is now investigating the incident.
An inquiry has been launched after a man passed away in hospital shortly after his admission into police custody. The man, identified as being in his 40s and from Blackburn, Lancashire, was apprehended in Blackpool town centre on Saturday evening by Lancashire Police.
Following his detention, the individual became unwell within the custody suite, necessitating immediate medical intervention. He was subsequently transported to Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Tragically, he succumbed to his condition later that same day.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been notified of the incident. The watchdog will now undertake an independent review to ascertain the precise events leading up to the man's death, including scrutinizing police actions and decision-making processes.
