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Findings issued from investigation into death of Godrick Osei after contact with Devon and Cornwall Police

Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.

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Published
2025-06-06
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Devon & Cornwall Police

What was investigated

An IOPC investigation into Devon and Cornwall Police’s interaction with a man in Truro shortly before his death found no police officer behaved in a manner that would justify bringing disciplinary proceedings. The investigation focused on police actions during an incident where the man was found in an altered state and subsequently died shortly after police intervention.

Key findings

  • No indication any police officer behaved inappropriately.
  • Police entered the toilet to assess the man's health due to potential blood loss.
  • The level of force used in handcuffing was proportionate for safety.
  • Officers provided medical assistance and removed the handcuffs promptly.
  • The man was unarmed; officer's drawing of Taser was reasonable as a precaution.
  • The man died from acute behavioural disturbance linked to cocaine use.
  • A two-minute delay occurred in updating the ambulance about the man's worsening condition.
  • Some officers declined to answer questions during the IOPC investigation.

Outcome

The investigation concluded that police use of force was justifiable and highlighted areas for improvement in officer training and communication.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: 13 July 2026 · Next review due: 13 January 2027

This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-13.