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Man Dies in Police Custody: Investigation Launched
6 Nov
Summary
- A 31-year-old man died at Middlesbrough police station on Thursday morning.
- Paramedics were called to the station but could not save the man.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the death.
A 31-year-old man passed away while in police custody at Middlesbrough police station on Thursday morning. Paramedics responded to an emergency call at approximately 06:00 GMT but tragically pronounced the man deceased an hour later. Cleveland Police confirmed the detainee's family has been notified and has referred the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
The IOPC stated that its initial findings indicate the man was arrested shortly before 22:00 on Wednesday. Custody detention staff had been conducting half-hourly checks on him. The IOPC declared an independent investigation at 07:07 GMT, following the mandatory referral from the police. Investigators are reviewing evidence at the scene.
