IOPC investigation following death of man detained at Milton Keynes hospital
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
- Published
- 2021-02-09
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Thames Valley Police
What was investigated
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating Thames Valley Police contact prior to the death of a 24-year-old man who was arrested and taken to Milton Keynes General Hospital. After being detained, an incident occurred during his discharge to police custody, leading to him suffering a cardiac arrest.
Key findings
- The man was detained after police responded to a disturbance.
- He was taken to hospital due to medical concerns.
- He was restrained by officers during discharge into custody.
- He suffered cardiac arrest and was returned to the hospital.
- He was placed in an induced coma and later passed away.
Outcome
The investigation is ongoing and aims to establish the circumstances surrounding the man's death.
Related on BlueLineHub
- Accountability hub — how oversight of UK policing works
- IOPC outcomes & learning feed
- Thames Valley Police force profile
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.