Man dies after being arrested by Border Force officers at Manchester Airport

An investigation has been launched after a man died following his arrest by Border Force officers at Manchester Airport.

The man, 27, was detained after “displaying unusual behaviour” at the airport where he was set to travel on Wednesday, according to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

In a statement, the watchdog said: “He was subsequently arrested by officers and taken to a holding area where he became unwell and paramedics were called.

“Sadly, he was pronounced dead at 1.53pm. After being notified of the man’s death, we declared an independent investigation into the circumstances at 4.29pm on Wednesday.”

The investigation started the same afternoon after the Home Office referred the case to the IOPC, which added investigators have been sent to the scene to begin gathering evidence.

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IOPC director Amanda Rowe added in the statement: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones, as well as all those affected by his death.

“When someone dies after being taken into custody, it is important for there to be a thorough investigation to understand what has happened.

“We have been in touch with the man’s family to explain our role and will keep them updated as the investigation progresses.

“Our investigation is in its very early stages and no further information is available at this time.”