Investigation into man’s death at hospital following arrest by Kent Police
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
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- Published
- 2025-09-25
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Kent Police
What was investigated
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the circumstances of the death of a man in hospital, after he was arrested and became unconscious while in police custody in Kent. Mr Warrington was arrested, transported to hospital, and sadly died after becoming unresponsive.
Key findings
- The man was arrested for running into traffic and smashing a car window.
- He was handcuffed and placed in leg restraints during transport.
- His condition deteriorated while in police custody.
- He became unresponsive at the hospital and later died.
- CPR was provided by police officers and hospital staff.
Outcome
The investigation is ongoing, with evidence being gathered from the scene and involved officers.
Related on BlueLineHub
- Accountability hub — how oversight of UK policing works
- IOPC outcomes & learning feed
- Kent Police force profile
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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.