Wiltshire Police have issued a statement following the tragic death of a man in custody at Gablecross Police Station.
The incident, which occurred around 9am on Sunday, May 19th, has prompted an immediate investigation.
Superintendent Steve Cox addressed the situation, confirming, “We can confirm a man in his 30s has died while in custody at Gablecross Police Station, Swindon, today.
“The man, who had been held in custody since Saturday morning, became unwell this morning and was sadly declared deceased at around 9am.
“As a result, we have made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) who are now independently investigating. It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time.”
Details surrounding the circumstances of the man’s arrest and subsequent death remain undisclosed as the investigation proceeds.
