Man who died in police custody in Motherwell named

AN investigation has been launched after a man died in police custody.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd May 2016, 15:09 BST
Updated 2nd May 2016, 16:12 BST

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Steven Chesney died after being held in police custody in MotherwellSteven Chesney died after being held in police custody in Motherwell
Steven Chesney died after being held in police custody in Motherwell

The 33-year-old, named as Steven Chesney, was being held by police in Motherwell on Sunday when he began feeling unwell, and later died.

The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (Pirc) has now begun an investigation following the death.

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A spokesman for the Pirc said: “The Pirc has been directed by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (Copfs) to conduct an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the death in custody of Steven Chesney, 33, in Motherwell on May 1 2016.

“A report into the findings of the investigation will be submitted to the Copfs in due course.”

Assistant Chief Constable Malcolm Graham said: “Our thoughts are with the family at this tragic time.

“We can confirm that the COPFS has instructed the Pirc to carry out an independent investigation into the circumstances leading up to the death of a 33-year-old man at Wishaw General Hospital who became unwell on arrival in police custody within Motherwell Police office on Sunday.”

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