News Release
SIU Investigating Man’s Death in London
Case Number: 21-OCD-036
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- At approximately 3:30 p.m. on February 1, 2021, London Police Service (LPS) officers arrested the man for failing to comply with conditions. He was taken to LPS headquarters where he was processed and lodged in a cell.
- At approximately 9:05 a.m. on February 2, 2021, the man advised officers he was not feeling well. As a result, Emergency Medical Services arrived and subsequently transported him to hospital.
- While in hospital, the man passed away.
If you or someone you know has been negatively affected by an incident under SIU investigation and would like support, the Affected Persons Program is here to help. You can reach us at 1-877-641-1897. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7, every day of the year.
The SIU is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of officials (municipal, regional and provincial police officers, police officers with the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, special constables with the Niagara Parks Commission and peace officers with the Legislative Protective Service) that may have resulted in death, serious injury, sexual assault and/or the discharge of a firearm at a person. All investigations are conducted by SIU investigators who are civilians. Under the Special Investigations Unit Act, the Director of the SIU must
- consider whether the official has committed a criminal offence in connection with the incident under investigation
- depending on the evidence, cause a criminal charge to be laid against the official where grounds exist for doing so, or close the file without any charges being laid
- publicly report the results of its investigations