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Investigation under way into death in custody in Chesterfield

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has an independent investigation under way into the death of a man in police custody in Chesterfield.

Paul Jones, 37, from Belper, was taken into custody on Friday 26 June and taken to Chesterfield police station. After becoming unwell, he was transferred to hospital, where he sadly died.

IPCC investigators were immediately deployed to the scene, have retrieved CCTV from the custody suite, and initial accounts from officers and staff on duty have been gathered.

The IPCC investigation will focus on how Mr Jones was dealt with while in custody and whether all appropriate steps were taken to care for him.

IPCC Commissioner, James Dipple-Johnstone said: “We have met Mr Jones’ family to explain our role and how the investigation will progress, and I offer them my sincere condolences at this difficult time.”

An inquest at Derbyshire Coroner’s Court was opened and adjourned on Tuesday 7 July.

 

Channel website: https://policeconduct.gov.uk/

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