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Update on investigation following the death of Kevin Clarke in Lewisham

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

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2018-03-20

What was investigated

We are continuing to examine the circumstances of the death of a man following police contact in Lewisham, south London. Our investigators have been liaising with HM Coroner and an inquest will be opened in due course.

Key findings

  • The man was pronounced dead at Lewisham hospital shortly after the incident.
  • Officers found the man in the grounds of St Dunstan’s College.
  • He was restrained by officers before an ambulance arrived.
  • His condition deteriorated while paramedics were present.
  • The investigation involved obtaining statements from nine officers.
  • House to house enquiries were conducted.
  • Body worn video footage of the incident was analyzed.
  • The man had a diagnosed mental health illness.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing with a comprehensive and thorough approach being assured. An inquest will be opening in due course.

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.