IOPC appeals for witnesses as investigation continues following man’s death in Kingston
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
- Published
- 2022-09-02
- Force involved
- Metropolitan Police Service
What was investigated
An investigation is ongoing into the contact the Metropolitan Police Service had with a man who died after entering the River Thames. The investigation seeks to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident following the man's interaction with police officers.
Key findings
- The man entered the river immediately after being advised he was being arrested.
- Emergency assistance was requested from multiple services shortly after the man entered the water.
- The IOPC is examining all police contact with the man before the incident.
Outcome
The investigation is ongoing, and further witnesses are being sought to gather more information regarding the events leading up to the man's death.
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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.