Inquiry into man’s death continues 10 months later
AN investigation into the death of a man who became ill while in police custody and later died in hospital is continuing 10 months on.
Mark McVey, from Church Gresley, had allegedly been assaulted during an incident involving two other men after the theft of a van near Swadlincote on May 14, last year.
He was arrested after the incident and became ill while in police custody. He was taken to the Royal Derby Hospital, where he died three days later.
Before his death, two men were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm on Friday, May 15. They were arrested again on suspicion of manslaughter following Mr McVey’s death and were bailed while police enquiries continued.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) also launched an investigation following Mr McVey’s death as he had become ill in police custody.
A spokesman for IOPC said: “We are in the final stages of completing our investigation report, which will be shared in due course with the force and Mr McVey’s family. We will consider publishing our findings when all associated proceedings, including the inquest, have concluded.”
Derbyshire police said its investigation remains under review with a spokesman saying: “No charges have been brought at this time and the case remains open.”
Mr McVey, 48, was arrested in connection with the theft of a white Mercedes Benz Sprinter van in Swadlincote on Wednesday, May 13, last year.
Police said at the time that the owner of the van had followed the van in a second vehicle and it had pulled over further along Burton Road, near the junction with Sorrell Drive in the town.
It is understood Mr McVey was then allegedly assaulted.