A 27-year-old man died at Manchester Airport after acting unusually. Border Force detained him before he became unwell.
Border Force stopped the man at security as he went through. An investigation started after his death, with the IOPC investigating independently. Specialist officers are helping the man’s family, giving them updates on the case.
The man was detained for alleged drug offenses and then became unwell. Paramedics went to the airport and arrived at the scene; he was pronounced dead at 1:53 p.m., according to the MEN.
The IOPC investigates the man’s death, which occurred after Border Force officers arrested him at Manchester Airport on Wednesday, February 19. The Home Office reported the incident, noting that the man was flying out on Wednesday. He was stopped because he acted oddly, and officers arrested him.
They took him to a holding area, where he became unwell. Paramedics were called to help him, but sadly, he died at 1:53 p.m.
The IOPC began its investigation at 4:29 p.m. on Wednesday, sending investigators to the airport to gather evidence. IOPC Director Amanda Rowe spoke about the incident, saying her thoughts are with his family and others affected. Thorough reviews happen after custody deaths.
She emphasized the importance of finding out what happened and that they told the man’s family about their role. They will update them them on the investigation’s progress, which is still in its early stages.