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The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation following the death of a man in his 70s who was arrested in east London. 

Metropolitan Police officers attended a property in Gibraltar Walk, Bethnal Green, to arrest the man at around 11am on Monday 21 January 2019.  

After being handcuffed the man became unwell and was taken to hospital where he sadly passed away shortly after 1pm. 

IOPC investigators were made aware of the incident shortly afterwards and attended the post-incident procedure. 

We have obtained, and are in the process of reviewing, body worn video footage and initial statements from the officers involved, however, the investigation is in the early stages.

Jonathan Green, IOPC regional director for London, said: 

“Our thoughts go out to the man’s family and friends at this difficult time as well as those affected by the incident. Our investigationis at a very early stage and as part of our thorough and independent investigation, we will be carefully reviewing all body worn video footage and speaking to witnesses to establish exactly what happened.”