IOPC to reopen inquiry into mans drug-related death

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IOPC to reopen inquiry into man's drug-related death

The IOPC has decided to reinvestigate officers' use of force on Darren Cumberbatch who later died in hospital from drug-related causes.

Date - 28th July 2022
By - Cachella Smith

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In July 2017, police were called to a bail hostel in Nuneaton where Darren Cumberbatch was staying by someone concerned about his behaviour. The officers arrived in the early hours of the morning and Mr Cumberbatch was taken to hospital...

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