A man's death following his arrest is now under formal investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. The watchdog has launched a probe into the circumstances surrounding the incident in Newcastle Under Lyme.
The investigation centres on what happened after the man was handcuffed during his arrest. No further details about the incident have been released at this stage of the inquiry.
Police officers involved in the incident have been treated as witnesses throughout the investigation. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is leading the formal examination of events.
The Newcastle Under Lyme case highlights the role of independent oversight bodies in examining deaths linked to police contact. Such investigations are standard procedure when unexplained deaths occur during or following arrests.
Residents in Newcastle Under Lyme and the wider area await further details as the inquiry progresses. The Independent Office for Police Conduct will determine next steps once their investigation is complete.