An Independent Office for Police Conduct investigation has been launched into the death of a 20-year-old man who was in police custody at the weekend.
Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that the man was taken ill while in police custody at Newtown Police Station, and sadly died after being taken to hospital.
A statement reads: “Dyfed-Powys Police can confirm that on the morning of Saturday, November 23, a 20-year-old man was taken ill while in police custody at Newtown Police Station. He was taken to hospital where he later sadly died. A full investigation has commenced, and Dyfed-Powys Police has referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) who will now conduct an independent investigation.
“We are providing full cooperation to the IOPC investigation. Our thoughts are with the family of the man at this sad time.”
The IOPC investigates the most serious and sensitive incidents and allegations involving the police.