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BBC News
25-07-2025
- BBC News
Watchdog inquiry after detained man dies in police van near A&E
An inquiry has been launched by the watchdog after a detained man died in a police van after being taken to Police were called out before midnight on 11 July to a man in his 30s who had refused to leave a cinema, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) was later detained under the Mental Health Act a few hours later at the Holmes Mill complex in Clitheroe before he was taken by police to Royal Blackburn condition deteriorated and he was later put in the back of the police van which was parked in an ambulance bay outside the emergency department, but became unresponsive and later died. The IOPC said he became unresponsive at 06:35 BST, when medical staff tried to resuscitate him for about an hour before a clinical decision was made to cease and he was declared dead. The force made a mandatory referral to the IOPC, who is now appealing for a woman who spoke to the man at the Holmes Mill Complex and members of the public inside A&E to contact the watchdog. Bodycam footage A spokeswoman for Lancashire Police said "it would be inappropriate to comment any further at this stage other than to say our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who sadly died and that we will, of course, continue to cooperate fully with the IOPC".IOPC director Amanda Rowe said the watchdog had met the man's family , adding: "It's important that an independent investigation is carried out to fully establish the circumstances when someone has died in police custody."The watchdog said they had obtained body-camera footage from officers involved "although further enquiries remain ongoing to identify all officers who attended and to ensure all relevant footage is secured".They have also acquired evidence from the police van and the mental health room in the hospital. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
South Wales Argus
19-06-2025
- South Wales Argus
Three Met officers facing misconduct hearing after woman, 90, marked with Taser
The woman was also handcuffed and put in a spit hood during the incident in Peckham, south London, on May 9 2023, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said. One officer initially responded to a disturbance at an address in the area after a call from the woman's carer. The officer found the woman holding kitchen utensils and she was subsequently red-dotted, or targeted, with the Taser when she refused to drop them. The Taser was not discharged. More officers then attended the property and the woman was handcuffed, before the spit hood was applied after she spat at the officers, the IOPC said. She was not arrested and was taken to hospital where both items were removed. It was determined there was a gross misconduct case to answer for one officer over their treatment of the woman, including their use of force regarding the Taser and their communication towards the woman, following an investigation by the watchdog. Another serving officer and former officer, who left the force in August last year, will also answer their own cases over the time the woman was kept in the handcuffs and spit hood and failing to take into account her age and disability during the incident. The IOPC investigation was launched in June 2023 after a voluntary referral from the Met and a complaint from the family over use of force and alleging discrimination due to her age, race, sex and disability. While the three misconduct cases were brought, the watchdog found no evidence the woman was discriminated against based on race or sex. The Crown Prosecution Service decided in November 2023 that none of the officers should face criminal charges over the incident after receiving evidence from the IOPC. Three @metpoliceuk officers to face gross misconduct hearing after elderly woman was threatened with Taser, handcuffed and put in spit hood. Read more here: ▶️ — Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) (@policeconduct) June 19, 2025 It confirmed its original decision would stand following a review in June last year. The IOPC investigation concluded in January. Both serving officers are currently on restricted duties, the Met confirmed. Three further officers will undergo a reflective practice review process following their behaviour during the incident. IOPC director Amanda Rowe said: 'This was a concerning incident particularly given the woman's vulnerabilities. 'It was important that we investigated the full circumstances surrounding this incident to determine exactly what occurred. 'As a result we have decided that three officers who attended the incident should face a police disciplinary hearing which will ultimately determine whether the gross misconduct allegations are proven.' The watchdog said the Metropolitan Police would now organise the proceedings in due course, with no date yet set.
South Wales Guardian
19-06-2025
- South Wales Guardian
Three Met officers facing misconduct hearing after woman, 90, marked with Taser
The woman was also handcuffed and put in a spit hood during the incident in Peckham, south London, on May 9 2023, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said. One officer initially responded to a disturbance at an address in the area after a call from the woman's carer. The officer found the woman holding kitchen utensils and she was subsequently red-dotted, or targeted, with the Taser when she refused to drop them. The Taser was not discharged. More officers then attended the property and the woman was handcuffed, before the spit hood was applied after she spat at the officers, the IOPC said. She was not arrested and was taken to hospital where both items were removed. It was determined there was a gross misconduct case to answer for one officer over their treatment of the woman, including their use of force regarding the Taser and their communication towards the woman, following an investigation by the watchdog. Another serving officer and former officer, who left the force in August last year, will also answer their own cases over the time the woman was kept in the handcuffs and spit hood and failing to take into account her age and disability during the incident. The IOPC investigation was launched in June 2023 after a voluntary referral from the Met and a complaint from the family over use of force and alleging discrimination due to her age, race, sex and disability. While the three misconduct cases were brought, the watchdog found no evidence the woman was discriminated against based on race or sex. The Crown Prosecution Service decided in November 2023 that none of the officers should face criminal charges over the incident after receiving evidence from the IOPC. Three @metpoliceuk officers to face gross misconduct hearing after elderly woman was threatened with Taser, handcuffed and put in spit hood. Read more here: ▶️ — Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) (@policeconduct) June 19, 2025 It confirmed its original decision would stand following a review in June last year. The IOPC investigation concluded in January. Both serving officers are currently on restricted duties, the Met confirmed. Three further officers will undergo a reflective practice review process following their behaviour during the incident. IOPC director Amanda Rowe said: 'This was a concerning incident particularly given the woman's vulnerabilities. 'It was important that we investigated the full circumstances surrounding this incident to determine exactly what occurred. 'As a result we have decided that three officers who attended the incident should face a police disciplinary hearing which will ultimately determine whether the gross misconduct allegations are proven.' The watchdog said the Metropolitan Police would now organise the proceedings in due course, with no date yet set.
Rhyl Journal
19-06-2025
- Rhyl Journal
Three Met officers facing misconduct hearing after woman, 90, marked with Taser
The woman was also handcuffed and put in a spit hood during the incident in Peckham, south London, on May 9 2023, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said. One officer initially responded to a disturbance at an address in the area after a call from the woman's carer. The officer found the woman holding kitchen utensils and she was subsequently red-dotted, or targeted, with the Taser when she refused to drop them. The Taser was not discharged. More officers then attended the property and the woman was handcuffed, before the spit hood was applied after she spat at the officers, the IOPC said. She was not arrested and was taken to hospital where both items were removed. It was determined there was a gross misconduct case to answer for one officer over their treatment of the woman, including their use of force regarding the Taser and their communication towards the woman, following an investigation by the watchdog. Another serving officer and former officer, who left the force in August last year, will also answer their own cases over the time the woman was kept in the handcuffs and spit hood and failing to take into account her age and disability during the incident. The IOPC investigation was launched in June 2023 after a voluntary referral from the Met and a complaint from the family over use of force and alleging discrimination due to her age, race, sex and disability. While the three misconduct cases were brought, the watchdog found no evidence the woman was discriminated against based on race or sex. The Crown Prosecution Service decided in November 2023 that none of the officers should face criminal charges over the incident after receiving evidence from the IOPC. Three @metpoliceuk officers to face gross misconduct hearing after elderly woman was threatened with Taser, handcuffed and put in spit hood. Read more here: ▶️ — Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) (@policeconduct) June 19, 2025 It confirmed its original decision would stand following a review in June last year. The IOPC investigation concluded in January. Both serving officers are currently on restricted duties, the Met confirmed. Three further officers will undergo a reflective practice review process following their behaviour during the incident. IOPC director Amanda Rowe said: 'This was a concerning incident particularly given the woman's vulnerabilities. 'It was important that we investigated the full circumstances surrounding this incident to determine exactly what occurred. 'As a result we have decided that three officers who attended the incident should face a police disciplinary hearing which will ultimately determine whether the gross misconduct allegations are proven.' The watchdog said the Metropolitan Police would now organise the proceedings in due course, with no date yet set.
Glasgow Times
19-06-2025
- Glasgow Times
Three Met officers facing misconduct hearing after woman, 90, marked with Taser
The woman was also handcuffed and put in a spit hood during the incident in Peckham, south London, on May 9 2023, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said. One officer initially responded to a disturbance at an address in the area after a call from the woman's carer. The officer found the woman holding kitchen utensils and she was subsequently red-dotted, or targeted, with the Taser when she refused to drop them. The Taser was not discharged. More officers then attended the property and the woman was handcuffed, before the spit hood was applied after she spat at the officers, the IOPC said. She was not arrested and was taken to hospital where both items were removed. It was determined there was a gross misconduct case to answer for one officer over their treatment of the woman, including their use of force regarding the Taser and their communication towards the woman, following an investigation by the watchdog. Another serving officer and former officer, who left the force in August last year, will also answer their own cases over the time the woman was kept in the handcuffs and spit hood and failing to take into account her age and disability during the incident. The IOPC investigation was launched in June 2023 after a voluntary referral from the Met and a complaint from the family over use of force and alleging discrimination due to her age, race, sex and disability. While the three misconduct cases were brought, the watchdog found no evidence the woman was discriminated against based on race or sex. The Crown Prosecution Service decided in November 2023 that none of the officers should face criminal charges over the incident after receiving evidence from the IOPC. Three @metpoliceuk officers to face gross misconduct hearing after elderly woman was threatened with Taser, handcuffed and put in spit hood. Read more here: ▶️ — Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) (@policeconduct) June 19, 2025 It confirmed its original decision would stand following a review in June last year. The IOPC investigation concluded in January. Both serving officers are currently on restricted duties, the Met confirmed. Three further officers will undergo a reflective practice review process following their behaviour during the incident. IOPC director Amanda Rowe said: 'This was a concerning incident particularly given the woman's vulnerabilities. 'It was important that we investigated the full circumstances surrounding this incident to determine exactly what occurred. 'As a result we have decided that three officers who attended the incident should face a police disciplinary hearing which will ultimately determine whether the gross misconduct allegations are proven.' The watchdog said the Metropolitan Police would now organise the proceedings in due course, with no date yet set.
