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IPCC investigation underway following a man's death in Durham
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has begun an investigation after a man died in Durham City Centre.
Stewart Anderson, 54, died in hospital following an incident outside the Loveshack nightclub, Walkergate, in the early hours of 24 July 2016.
The IPCC received a mandatory referral from Durham Constabulary as police officers attended the incident.
IPCC investigators were deployed to the scene following Mr Anderson’s death and are continuing their enquiries. CCTV recorded during the incident has been collated and the body-worn video footage from the officers in attendance has been downloaded.
The IPCC is asking anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward via telephone 0800 096 9070 or email:witness@ipcc.gsi.gov.uk
IPCC Commissioner Carl Gumsley said: “Mr Anderson’s family is aware of the IPCC investigation and will be updated on its progress – my sympathies go to them.
“Such investigations are required where there has been police contact with a person in circumstances such as this and where that person sadly later dies.
“I would ask people to be mindful that there is an on-going criminal investigation, by Durham Constabulary, into Mr Anderson’s death. Our investigation will focus on the actions of the officers during the incident.”
