Following an investigation into the death of Jack Higham, a 20-year-old man who died while in police custody in February 2023, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has referred six Greater Manchester Police officers to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for potential criminal charges.
The Crown Prosecution Service ( CPS ) is evaluating the possibility of pressing criminal charges against six Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers following the death of a man while in custody. The revelation came to light on Wednesday through a substantial update issued by the Independent Office for Police Conduct ( IOPC ). Jack Higham, a 20-year-old resident of Leigh, Wigan, was detained by GMP officers near Mill Lane in Leigh in February 2023.
The officers were responding to reports of an assault at the time. Following his arrest, Mr. Higham is alleged to have experienced a severe decline in health. The IOPC reports that officers initiated CPR and summoned an ambulance, but despite receiving medical attention from paramedics, Mr. Higham tragically died at the scene. The IOPC confirmed that it has transmitted the findings of its investigation into the incident to the CPS for their consideration. The watchdog further disclosed that the six GMP officers involved were informed in January 2023 that they were under criminal investigation for potential offenses of gross negligence manslaughter and misconduct in public office. These officers, along with five others, have also been issued with gross misconduct notices for potential violations of police standards of professional conduct. It is important to note that a referral to the CPS does not automatically guarantee criminal charges. An inquest into Mr. Higham's death has been initiated but subsequently adjourned. In their statement, the IOPC emphasized, 'The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has made a referral to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) following its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 20-year-old man shortly after he was arrested by police in Leigh, Greater Manchester.
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