Police watchdog to probe death of man days after detention by officers
the 43 year old was taken to hospital and died four days later
The police watchdog is investigating the death of a man who died four days after he was detained by officers.
It is understood the 43-year-old man took unwell shortly after he was detained in Glasgow on Thursday December 22.
He was taken to hospital for treatment, where he remained until he died on December 26.
The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (Pirc) has now started an investigation into the circumstances.
A spokesman for said: "The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has instructed Pirc to undertake an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 43-year-old man on Monday December 26 2016, who had been detained by police officers in Glasgow on Thursday December 22 2016.
"A report on the commissioner's findings will be submitted to the COPFS in due course.''
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "At around 1905 hours on Thursday December 22, officers stopped and detained two men on Saracen Street.
"A 43-year-old man took unwell and was taken to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary to receive treatment.
"He died on Monday December 26.
"The circumstances surrounding the incident have been referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner.''