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A WOMAN died in hospital after suffering a “medical episode” while in police custody, it was revealed today.
The woman from Plymouth, Devon, was arrested and taken to Charles Cross police station in the city on Friday afternoon.
Devon and Cornwall Police said the incident happened later that afternoon.
A force spokesman said custody staff and the healthcare practitioner “immediately attended and administered emergency treatment.”
“An ambulance attended and the woman was taken to the Derriford hospital in a serious but stable condition; her next of kin were informed of this development,” he said.
“Police have since been informed by Derriford that the woman was pronounced deceased late am on Saturday July 4.
“A family liaison officer has been appointed.
“The force have informed the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) as is mandatory in any case such as this and inquiries led by Devon and Cornwall Police continue,” he added.
