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IOPC investigation after Nottingham death in police custody

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

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Published
2024-11-08
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Nottinghamshire Police

What was investigated

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating after a woman died in custody in Nottingham. Following a mandatory referral from Nottinghamshire Police, we are independently investigating the contact police and staff had with the woman prior to her death.

Key findings

  • The woman was arrested on suspicion of shop theft.
  • She was found unresponsive during a cell check at 10.30pm on 31 October.
  • Attempts to save her life were unsuccessful and she was pronounced dead at 11.12pm.
  • Investigators gathered custody records, police body worn footage, and CCTV footage for review.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing, and the IOPC is examining the circumstances of the woman's death in police custody.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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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.