Lancashire Police under investigation after the death of 'beautiful' young mum hit by train in Garstang
Lancashire Constabulary are being investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct after the death of a 'beautiful' young mum who was killed by a train in Garstang.
The watchdog will investigate its handling of the tragic case after confirming a man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting the mum-of-one in the days before her death. Kiena Dawes, 23, was hit by a train on the Preston to Lancaster line last Friday and was pronounced dead at the scene by the emergency services.
Tributes poured in for the Fleetwood hairdresser who leaves her nine-month-old daughter Marnie Blu Dawes. Kiena's brother Kynan has pledged to give up his job as a builder to take care of her and a GoFundMe page has been set up to support Kynan and Marnie and pay towards Kiena's funeral costsOn July 11, a 28-year-old man from Fleetwood was arrested on suspicion of assaulting Kiena and causing actual bodily harm. He had since been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.
Lancashire Constabulary confirmed today it had reported the case to the IOPC. By law, police forces must report themselves to the IOPC if they have had recent contact with anyone who later dies or becomes seriously injured. A force spokesperson said: "First and foremost our thoughts are with Kiena’s loved ones at this difficult time. We have referred ourselves to the IOPC in relation to contact we had with Kiena before her death.In a separate statement the spokesperson said: "A 28-year-old man from Fleetwood was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm on July 11. He has since been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.
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