Recommendation - Wiltshire Police, July 2020

In September 2019 at 1925 hours, Wiltshire Police Officers arrested two individuals on suspicion of theft. The man became non-compliant and officers were required to use restraint techniques. Both were conveyed to the Custody Unit located at Melksham Police Station. CCTV footage indicates that officers had difficulty in removing the man from the rear of the Police van. He had difficulty in standing unassisted and was identified to be medically unwell. His condition deteriorated and staff responded by giving CPR and using a defibrillator. A black wrap and a white ear bud were recovered from the man’s mouth. At 2122 hrs, staff from the West Country Ambulance Service and Wiltshire Air Ambulance attended. The man was transferred to hospital and was treated for a stroke, opiate overdose and alcohol excess. The next day, the man had been released from hospital and returned to the Custody Unit having been declared fit …