IOPC investigates death of a male in Tottenham following contact with the police – witnesses sought
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
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- Published
- 2020-10-08
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Metropolitan Police Service
What was investigated
We are investigating an incident where the body of a male was found in the River Lea in Tottenham, north London after he had earlier contact with police. The male entered the River Lea from a towpath at Ferry Lane and had not re-emerged.
Key findings
- A male entered the River Lea and did not re-emerge.
- The IOPC began an independent investigation shortly after the incident.
- Initial accounts from the officers involved are being gathered.
- Body worn video from officers is being examined.
Outcome
The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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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.