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Investigation following death of man arrested by Greater Manchester Police

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

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Published
2023-02-15
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Greater Manchester Police

What was investigated

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating after a man in his 20s died shortly after being arrested by police in Leigh. The man became seriously unwell following the arrest and died at the scene.

Key findings

  • The man became unwell shortly after his arrest.
  • Medical treatment was provided by officers and paramedics.
  • The investigation will assess police actions and decision-making.
  • The level of force used to restrain the man will be examined.

Outcome

The investigation is at a very early stage and aims to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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.