Police under investigation over death of 24-year-old man from Milton Keynes

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is looking at the contact officers had with the man prior to his death.

A spokesman for the IOPC said: "At this early stage we have established the man, from Milton Keynes, was detained by officers on the morning of Wednesday 27 January after they responded to a report of a disturbance. He was then taken to the hospital by ambulance after medical concerns were raised to police."

He added: "Evidence we gathered indicates that later that day as the man was being discharged into police custody there was an incident that led to him being restrained by officers. After being taken to a police vehicle he suffered a cardiac arrest and was returned to the hospital where he was placed in an induced coma."

IOPC were notified by the force and sent an investigator to the police post incident procedure before declaring an independent investigation on January 28.

The man sadly passed away on Tuesday February 2.

HM Coroner has been informed and an inquest is scheduled to take place in due course.

IOPC Regional Director Graham Beesley said: “I would like to send my condolences to the man’s family and everyone else affected by his death at this difficult and sad time.

“We have a duty to investigate in these circumstances and in particular we are looking at the contact that police officers had with the man prior his death.

“We have contacted the family to explain our role and we will keep them regularly updated throughout our enquiries.”

So far investigators have gathered police body worn video for review, hospital CCTV footage and initial accounts were obtained from officers.

In a statement, a spokesman for Thames Valley Police said: "Our thoughts remain with the man’s family at this very difficult time, who are being supported by the IOPC.

"Thames Valley Police has been fully co-operating with the investigation from the outset and will continue to do so.

"This incident is being investigated independently, as such it would not be appropriate for us to offer further comment at this time."