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IPCC investigators serve notices on Surrey Police officers who had contact with Jan McLean before his death
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has served misconduct notices on a total of four Surrey Police personnel in connection with an investigation into police contact with Jan McLean before his death.
Mr McLean, 34, was arrested at an address in the Boxgrove Park area, on suspicion of drug related offences, and taken to Guildford Police Station on Monday, 12 August. When the police van arrived at the station Mr McLean was visibly unwell and was taken, by ambulance, to hospital where he died on Wednesday, 14 August.
IPCC investigators are examining the reasons behind officers attending the flat in Collingwood Crescent and the decisions taken by those officers which led them to enter the property. The investigation is also looking at contact between officers and the three people found inside the flat including the decisions made by officers. Investigators are probing contact between Surrey Police and Mr McLean from the point of his arrest to the subsequent transfer to hospital. The information provided to emergency services, the force’s contact with Mr McLean’s family and whether the police presence at hospital was appropriate and proportionate also forms part of the investigation.
The investigation is looking at potential misconduct matters and IPCC investigators have served misconduct notices on three officers, all below ACPO rank, and a civilian member of staff in connection with their actions on 12 August. Interviews with the officers will take place at a later date.
Commissioner Jennifer Izekor said:“Both myself and our lead investigator have met with Mr McLean’s family and we will continue to keep them informed of developments in this investigation.
“I have assured them that we are carrying out an independent and rigorous investigation into the full circumstances surrounding his death.”
Notes to editors: Mr McLean’s family has requested the media respect their privacy at this time. Serving a police officer with a notice advises them their conduct is subject to investigation – such notices are not judgmental in any way.
For media enquires please contact the IPCC press office on 020 7166 3028.
