Police watchdog launch probe over death of man day after his arrest in Southwark

The police watchdog are investigating the death of a man who was arrested in Southwark
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Fiona Simpson2 April 2018
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The police watchdog has launched an investigation after a man died the day after being arrested by Met Police officers in south London.

The 26-year-old was detained shortly before 11.30am on Good Friday in Southwark, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said.

An ambulance was called shortly after he arrived in custody as officers believed he had swallowed something, it added.

He arrived at hospital around 12.15pm, but died on Saturday morning after his condition deteriorated.

IOPC regional director Sarah Green said: "My thoughts are with the young man's family and friends at this most difficult time, as well as all those affected by this tragic incident.

"We were made aware of the man's arrest, and that he had been taken to hospital, on the afternoon of Friday March 30 and we sent our investigators to the custody suite and to post incident procedures.

"They have been working since that time to gather all the available evidence at this early stage of our investigation.

"We will be offering the man's family regular updates on the progress of our investigation."

Additional reporting by Press Association.

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