Graham Beaumont, 41, died in hospital after falling ill while in the custody of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) following his arrest on the evening of October 31
An inquiry has been launched following the death of a man whilst in the custody of Greater Manchester Police (GMP). Graham Beaumont, 41, ‘lost consciousness’ in a police van en route to the station.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is spearheading an investigation into Mr Beaumont’s death, who was taken ill whilst under GMP’s watch after his arrest on the evening of October 31.
Mr Beaumont was arrested after ‘the vehicle he was travelling in was stopped by officers’. During his transit to Swinton Police Station in a police van, the 41-year-old ‘lost consciousness’ and was subsequently rushed to Salford Royal Hospital, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Despite receiving ’emergency first aid’, Mr Beaumont passed away at the hospital a few hours later, as confirmed by the IOPC this afternoon (November 17).
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, an IOPC spokesperson said: “The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating following the death of man who died in hospital after falling ill while in the custody of Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
“Graham Beaumont, 41, lost consciousness while being transported in a police van on Friday, October 31. He was instead taken to Salford Royal Hospital, where he sadly died later that day.”
IOPC Director Amanda Rowe stated: “Our thoughts are with Mr Beaumont’s family, loved ones and all those affected at this difficult time. When someone dies in police custody, it is important that we carry out an independent investigation and examine all the circumstances surrounding their death.
“We have been in touch with Mr Beaumont’s family and will ensure they are kept informed as our investigation progresses. Our findings will be shared with the coroner in due course.”
The IOPC confirmed that Mr Beaumont was detained shortly after 8pm on October 31, following a traffic stop involving the car he was travelling in.
‘On the way to Swinton custody suite, Mr Beaumont was taken ill, and officers took him to hospital. Despite being given emergency first aid, he died just before 9pm’, the IOPC continued.
During the preliminary phase of their inquiry, the IOPC has gathered initial statements from officers and secured body-worn camera footage, the spokesperson confirmed.
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