A tragic incident occurred at Manchester Airport when a 27-year-old man died after displaying unusual behavior and subsequently being arrested. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the man’s death, which took place at 13:53 GMT on Wednesday. According to the IOPC, the man was scheduled to travel from the airport but was stopped by Border Force officers due to his behavior.
After being arrested, the man was taken to a holding area where he suddenly became unwell, prompting the intervention of paramedics. Despite their efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The IOPC’s investigators are currently on-site, collecting evidence to understand the sequence of events leading up to the tragic outcome. IOPC director Amanda Rowe expressed condolences to the man’s family and assured them of a thorough investigation to shed light on the circumstances.
Rowe emphasized the importance of a comprehensive investigation into the death of an individual in custody to ascertain the facts surrounding the incident. The IOPC has been in communication with the man’s family to explain their role in the investigation and will provide updates as the inquiry progresses. At this early stage, no further details are available, but the investigative process is underway to determine what transpired that led to the man’s untimely death
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