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IPCC investigating police contact prior to the death of Darren Cumberbatch in Nuneaton

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

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Published
2017-07-21
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Warwickshire Police

What was investigated

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is investigating police contact with a man, who died in hospital on Wednesday 19 July. Police were called to a residence by a person concerned about the man's behavior, leading to his hospitalization shortly after their arrival.

Key findings

  • Police were called to the residence due to concerns about the man's behavior.
  • The man was taken to the hospital shortly after police arrived.
  • Investigators are reviewing evidence such as CCTV footage.
  • There were independent witnesses to the incident.
  • A post mortem examination is scheduled to take place.
  • Investigators are conducting house to house enquiries.
  • Contact has been made with the man's family.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing as circumstances surrounding the man's death are being independently examined.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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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.