No action against police after man died during arrest

No disciplinary proceedings will be brought against police officers after a man died while they were arresting him.

- by MAXINE DENTON

Police were called by staff at the Tregolls Manor care home in Truro at about 2.20am on July 3, 2022, who said a man had just broken in and was covered in blood and shouting.

Officers arrived at 2.30am and found the man, later identified as Godrick Osei, 35, who lived at an address locally, had locked himself in a toilet.

The police officers attempted to engage with Mr Osei, gained entry to the toilet and after a brief interaction he was handcuffed.

Mr Osei soon became unwell, and officers removed the handcuffs and provided medical assistance before paramedics arrived at 2.49am. Mr Osei was sadly pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

An Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into Devon and Cornwall Police's interaction with Mr Osei shortly before his death has found no indication any police officer behaved in a manner that would justify bringing any disciplinary proceedings.