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03/06/2015
IPCC Investigate Police Custody Death
The death of a woman in police custody is being investigated by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).
Surrey Police said the woman, who was in her 40s, died at Guildford police station on 1 June.
She had been arrested at approximately 3am on 30 May.
The woman was suspected to have entered a property in Park Barn, Guildford.
She received hospital treatment after her arrest and was later returned to custody.
The suspect was found unresponsive during a health care check at 7.20am on 1 June and was declared dead a short time afterward.
Police said the woman was assessed by healthcare professionals while awaiting transfer to court.
An independent investigation has been launched by the IPCC.
Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Cundy said: "Surrey Police is deeply saddened by this death and our sympathy is with the lady's family at this difficult time. With the IPCC we will support the family throughout the investigation."
Mr Cundy added the Surrey Force will cooperate fully with the IPCC investigation.
(LM)
Surrey Police said the woman, who was in her 40s, died at Guildford police station on 1 June.
She had been arrested at approximately 3am on 30 May.
The woman was suspected to have entered a property in Park Barn, Guildford.
She received hospital treatment after her arrest and was later returned to custody.
The suspect was found unresponsive during a health care check at 7.20am on 1 June and was declared dead a short time afterward.
Police said the woman was assessed by healthcare professionals while awaiting transfer to court.
An independent investigation has been launched by the IPCC.
Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Cundy said: "Surrey Police is deeply saddened by this death and our sympathy is with the lady's family at this difficult time. With the IPCC we will support the family throughout the investigation."
Mr Cundy added the Surrey Force will cooperate fully with the IPCC investigation.
(LM)
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