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Update: IPCC announces death of Darren Neville during ongoing investigation into an incident in Islington in which he was restrained
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) can recently (Friday, 10 May) confirm the death of Darren Neville who was restrained by Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officers during a disturbance in Aberdeen Park, Islington.
Mr Neville, 28, had been in serious condition at the Royal London Hospital since the incident on Tuesday, 12 March 2013. He was pronounced dead at hospital on Sunday, 5 May 2013.
IPCC Commissioner Derrick Campbell said:
“This is desperately sad news for Mr Neville’s family and I send my condolences to them at this extremely difficult time.
“IPCC family liaison managers continue to provide support as part of our ongoing investigation into this incident.
“Through our initial enquiries it has become clear to me that our investigation needs to be widened so we are able to examine whether the officers involved followed the correct policies and procedures when making their notes.
“We will continue to explore the events leading up to the police being called and the actions and decisions of officers who attended this incident.
“Following our witness appeal a number of people have come forward and spoken to investigators but I urge anyone who was in the vicinity of Aberdeen Park, Islington, on Tuesday, 12 March, at around 7am to contact us. Any information, no matter how insignificant you may think it is, could prove vital in assisting our investigation.”
Anyone who has information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the IPCC by email on aberdeenpark@ipcc.gsi.gov.uk or call freephone 0800 096 9076
Notes to editors: For media queries please contact the IPCC press office on 0207 166 3134.
