Police have launched an investigation after a 52-year-old man died while in custody, with the circumstances of his death now under scrutiny. The case has been referred for independent review, as is standard practice whenever someone dies in police custody in the UK, ensuring any potential failings in the handling or welfare checks of detainees are properly examined.

Specific details about the man's identity, the location of the custody suite, and the events leading up to his death have not been disclosed in the available report. Investigators are expected to look into the circumstances surrounding his detention and death, with further updates likely as the probe progresses.