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Man Dies in Croydon Custody Cell
21 Aug
Summary
- A 52-year-old man died in a Croydon police cell.
- He was arrested on a no-bail warrant for a previous court appearance.
- The watchdog IOPC has launched an independent inquiry.
A 52-year-old man tragically died while in police custody in south London. Officers discovered the man unresponsive in his cell at the Windmill Road custody suite in Croydon. This occurred shortly after midnight on Friday.
He had been arrested on Tuesday afternoon on a no-bail warrant. The warrant was issued after he failed to appear in court on charges related to being drunk and disorderly. Despite receiving welfare checks and being seen by a healthcare professional, his condition deteriorated.
Emergency services were called, and paramedics attempted medical treatment. However, the man was pronounced dead at the scene just after 1:15 AM on Friday. The Metropolitan Police's Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been automatically referred the case and has initiated an independent inquiry. The police stated they are offering their full cooperation with the IOPC's investigation.
