Probe launched as man dies after being detained by police in Doncaster

Dozens of officers spent much of last night in the Wembley Road area of Moorends following the man’s death.

Eyewitnesses reported a huge police presence at the scene, with screens reportedly erected around the spot where the man was taken into custody.

Road closures were put in place on Marsh Road and Wembley Road while officers carried out their enquiries.

In a brief statement, a South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “At around 4:30pm today (12 June) officers detained a man, and while in police custody he became unresponsive and stopped breathing.

"The man was taken to hospital by ambulance where he sadly later died.

“His family has been informed and is being supported.

“As with all deaths in police custody, a referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.”

The man has not been named at this stage.