IOPC launch investigation after man in his 40s dies after becoming unwell in Blackpool Police custody
The Independent Office for Police Conduct said the man in his 40s became unwell in police custody after he was arrested in Blackpool Town Centre on Saturday evening.
An investigation has been launched after a man, who was arrested in Blackpool, later died after becoming unwell in police custody.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct said the man in his 40s became unwell in police custody after he was arrested in Blackpool Town Centre on Saturday evening.
The man, who has not be named received medical attention and paramedics were called.
But despite the best efforts of medics at Blackpool Victoria Hospital where he was taken by ambulance, the man originally from the Blackburn area, sadly passed away.
An IOPC spokesman said: “We have begun an independent investigation following the death of a man who became unwell while in the custody of Lancashire Police.
“At this stage we understand the man, from the Blackburn area and aged in his 40s, was arrested on Saturday (4 July) evening in Blackpool town centre and taken to custody.
“While in the custody suite, the man became unwell and received medical attention. Paramedics were called and the man was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital where he sadly died.
“Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones, as well as all those affected.
“Our investigation, which will be carried out independently of police, is standard in such circumstances to understand events surrounding the death, including the actions and decision-making of police.”