IOPC investigation after man dies in hospital following arrest
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
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- Published
- 2025-09-10
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Thames Valley Police
What was investigated
We are investigating the death of a 23-year-old man while in police custody in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. He died in hospital on 22 August while under police guard following his arrest by Thames Valley Police officers earlier that day.
Key findings
- Officers used tasers to restrain the man during his arrest.
- The man had taken a quantity of drugs prior to arrest.
- He suffered seizures after his arrest.
- Officers remained with him in hospital and used leg restraints.
- His condition deteriorated despite medical treatment.
- A post-mortem examination was held, but the cause of death has not been established.
- An inquest has been opened and adjourned until February 2026.
Outcome
The investigation is ongoing to fully establish the circumstances of the man's death while in police custody.
Related on BlueLineHub
- Accountability hub — how oversight of UK policing works
- IOPC outcomes & learning feed
- Thames Valley Police force profile
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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.