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Investigation into man’s death in hospital following arrest by Surrey Police

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

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Published
2024-08-19
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Surrey 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 Surrey. The man was found unresponsive in his cell after being taken into police custody.

Key findings

  • The man was arrested on 24 July.
  • He was taken to hospital for self-inflicted injuries.
  • He was discharged the same day and placed in custody.
  • He was found unresponsive in his cell on 26 July.
  • CPR was administered, and an ambulance was called.
  • He died in hospital on 29 July.
  • CCTV footage from the custody suite has been secured.
  • Custody logs and statements will be reviewed.

Outcome

The investigation into the man's death is ongoing, focusing on the circumstances surrounding his arrest and custody.

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.