IIU investigating after man dies in custody
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Manitoba’s police watchdog is investigating after a man died while in custody in Brandon.
On Aug. 20, the Brandon Police Service alerted the Independent Investigation Unit that a man died after being arrested for fleeing police, breaching a release order and drug-related offences. While in custody, the man displayed “unusual behaviour,” prompting police to call emergency services, the IIU said in a release Tuesday.
“The male’s condition deteriorated rapidly and he was transported to Brandon Regional Health Centre, where he was declared deceased a short time later,” the release said.
The IIU has assumed the investigation and are asking anybody with information to call 1-844-667-6060.
No other details are available.