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Woman dies after suffering a ‘medical episode’ while in police custody

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.

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