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IOPC investigating Walsall death in custody

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

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Published
2023-08-31
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
West Midlands Police

What was investigated

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the death of a 34-year-old man after being taken into police custody at Bloxwich, Walsall. The investigation is looking at the circumstances of the man’s contact with police, including actions taken related to his detention.

Key findings

  • The man was arrested for a driving offence.
  • He became unwell and unresponsive in custody.
  • An ambulance was called to assist.
  • He was pronounced dead at Walsall Manor Hospital.
  • HM Coroner has been notified.
  • A post-mortem examination was carried out on 22 August.
  • Toxicology results are awaited.
  • Accounts from some police officers have been gathered.

Outcome

An independent investigation is ongoing to fully establish the circumstances surrounding the man's death in custody.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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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.