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08/06/2009
Teenage Footballer Dies In Custody
A talented footballer has been found dead in policy custody, sparking an investigation by the police watchdog.
Nineteen-year-old Reece Staples, was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage after officers were called to a disturbance in the Basford area Nottingham.
The former Nottingham Forest midfielder was taken to Oxclose Lane Police Station, where he fell ill. It is understood he was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
A post mortem examination took place yesterday at Leicester Royal Infirmary - conducted by a Home Office pathologist. It did not identify any evidence of injuries that may have contributed to his death.
Investigators are now awaiting the results of toxicology tests.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has begun an investigation into the teenager’s death.
IPCC commissioner Amerdeep Somal said: "The investigation will look at all the circumstances in the lead up to this man's death.
"This will include how police dealt with information they received relating to the deceased's health and wellbeing."
(JM/KMcA)
Nineteen-year-old Reece Staples, was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage after officers were called to a disturbance in the Basford area Nottingham.
The former Nottingham Forest midfielder was taken to Oxclose Lane Police Station, where he fell ill. It is understood he was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
A post mortem examination took place yesterday at Leicester Royal Infirmary - conducted by a Home Office pathologist. It did not identify any evidence of injuries that may have contributed to his death.
Investigators are now awaiting the results of toxicology tests.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has begun an investigation into the teenager’s death.
IPCC commissioner Amerdeep Somal said: "The investigation will look at all the circumstances in the lead up to this man's death.
"This will include how police dealt with information they received relating to the deceased's health and wellbeing."
(JM/KMcA)
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