Probe after death in police custody

Officers are being investigated by the police watchdog after a 57-year-old man died in custody in Greater Manchester.

The man was arrested over a reported disturbance in Stockport at about 4:30am on Sunday, but became unwell after arriving at C head le Police station, officers said. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) called medics and the man was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead at about 6:50am.

The Independent Officer for Police Conduct opened an investigation within an hour.