Black man dies in custody in Croydon by S_Fleary1
A BLACK man has died after being arrested by police in south London.
First aid was given and an ambulance was requested, with the London Ambulance Service arriving within minutes. After being notified by the Metropolitan Police, the IOPC sent investigators to the Croydon Custody Centre and to the police post-incident procedures to begin gathering evidence. The police watchdog also added they are in the process of obtaining accounts from the custody staff involved.IOPC director Steve Noonan said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends. We have been in contact with family members and close friends in the UK and we understand the man has immediate family overseas.
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