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Past 12 months:
3 suspects fatally shot by UK police - 2 Asian/1 Black.
18 deaths in/following custody - 14 White/3 Black/1 Unknown.
8 deaths in/following custody where restraint used - 6 White/2 Black.
Interesting stats - facts matter.
https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/news/iopc-publishes-figures-deaths-during-or-following-police-contact-201920
3 suspects fatally shot by UK police - 2 Asian/1 Black.
18 deaths in/following custody - 14 White/3 Black/1 Unknown.
8 deaths in/following custody where restraint used - 6 White/2 Black.
Interesting stats - facts matter.
https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/news/iopc-publishes-figures-deaths-during-or-following-police-contact-201920
Of the 18 in/following custody:
1 died in a police cell,
3 died at scene of arrest,
7 died in hospital after being taken ill when arrested,
6 died in hospital after becoming ill at the police station,
1 died in hospital after becoming ill in a police vehicle.
1 died in a police cell,
3 died at scene of arrest,
7 died in hospital after being taken ill when arrested,
6 died in hospital after becoming ill at the police station,
1 died in hospital after becoming ill in a police vehicle.
Of the 18 who died in/following police custody:
11 had mental health concerns,
14 had links with alcohol/drugs.
Of the 107 other deaths investigated:
54 had issues with alcohol/drugs,
75 suffered from mental health concerns.
2 out of 3 fatal shootings were terrorism related.
11 had mental health concerns,
14 had links with alcohol/drugs.
Of the 107 other deaths investigated:
54 had issues with alcohol/drugs,
75 suffered from mental health concerns.
2 out of 3 fatal shootings were terrorism related.
The statistics demonstrate overwhelmingly that police summoned medical assistance for suspects in their care when required.
Alcohol, drugs & MH were significant factors in majority of deaths.
Out of tens of thousands of firearms ops,suspects are unlikely to be killed by police.
Alcohol, drugs & MH were significant factors in majority of deaths.
Out of tens of thousands of firearms ops,suspects are unlikely to be killed by police.
