IOPC investigating actions of Greater Manchester Police officers following death in custody in Wigan
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
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- Published
- 2025-08-19
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Greater Manchester Police
What was investigated
Our independent investigation into the death of a man in police custody in Wigan continues to make progress. The man died in hospital after being found unresponsive in custody.
Key findings
- Three GMP officers are under investigation for potential misconduct.
- Two GMP officers are under investigation for potential gross misconduct.
- No concerns identified regarding use of force by GMP officers.
- The investigation is in its early stages.
- CCTV and body-worn video footage have been reviewed.
- Initial accounts from the officers involved are being obtained.
Outcome
The investigation is ongoing, and no disciplinary proceedings have been determined at this stage.
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Last reviewed: 14 July 2026 · Next review due: 14 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 2026-07-14.