Five police officers are under investigation for manslaughter after the death of a 24-year-old man in police custody earlier this month. The IOPC said officers had medical concerns for Ringrose when he was initially arrested and requested an ambulance, which took him to Milton Keynes University hospital. The five officers from Thames Valley Police are under investigation for suspected gross negligence manslaughter and unlawful act manslaughter, and one is also being investigated for suspected common assault. The IOPC said: “The decision to inform officers they are under criminal investigation means evidence indicates a criminal offence may have been committed. We have updated Mr Ringrose’s family and will now seek to interview the officers under criminal caution.

Source: The Guardian February 25, 2021 13:12 UTC