By Canadian Press

B.C.’s police watchdog investigating man’s death in Surrey RCMP cell

Jul 5, 2021 | 4:02 PM

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia’s police watchdog says it is investigating the death of a man being held at the Surrey RCMP detachment.

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. says the man was arrested Canada Day following what is described as an “incident” at a business. 

The Mounties say the man was placed in a cell where he was seen sleeping in an awkward position the next day around 1 p.m.

They say the cell sergeant tried to wake him but found him unresponsive.

Police say the man was pronounced dead shortly after Emergency Health Services arrived. 

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The Independent Investigations Office says it will determine whether police actions or inaction may have played a role in the death.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 5, 2021.

The Canadian Press