Man is hurt in fall after police force way into flat
Watchdog is set to investigate incident
AMAN is in a serious condition in hospital after falling from the third floor window of a block of flats.
Police confirmed that the male fell from the window after officers forced entry to the address, on Lancashire Hill on Saturday afternoon.
The incident has been referred to the police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say that the injured man fell from a window following reports to officers of ‘concern for his welfare’
A MAN is in a serious condition in hospital after falling from the third floor window of a block of flats
Police confirmed that the male fell from the window after officers forced entry to the address, in Heaton Norris, on Saturday afternoon (May 1).
The incident has been referred to the police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say the injured man fell from a window following reports to officers of ‘concern for the welfare’ on Saturday afternoon (May 1).
Emergency crews attended an address on Lancashire Hill, Heaton Norris, at around 1.30pm.
Officers forced entry to the address and a male fell from a third floor window, GMP said.
He was treated for injuries at the scene and was taken to hospital where he remains in a ‘serious but stable condition.’
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “On Saturday 1 May officers received reports of concern for the welfare of a male in Stockport.
“Following enquiries, officers and emergency services attended an address in Lancashire Hill at around 1.30pm.
“Officers forced entry to the address, following which a male fell from a third floor window.
“He was treated for injuries at the scene and has been taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition. In line with normal procedure, this incident has been referred to GMP’s Professional Standards Branch who have subsequently made a referral to the IOPC.”