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Investigation into death in police custody of 38-year-old man in Reading

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

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Published
2020-01-13
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Thames Valley Police

What was investigated

We have begun an independent investigation following the death in hospital of a man who had been arrested and taken to Loddon Valley police station. The investigation is at an early stage and we are still gathering information.

Key findings

  • The man died shortly after being taken into police custody.
  • The Coroner has been informed.
  • A post mortem examination has been carried out.
  • Investigators attended the police station and post-incident procedure.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing as authorities wait for results from the post mortem examination.

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.