Investigation underway after man dies in police custody
A 26 year old man has died in police custody after he was arrested during an incident at a bar in Belfast.
It's understood the man was arrested at the bar on the Antrim Road just after midnight on Monday.
He died a short time later in custody at Musgrave Police Station.
An investigation has been launched by the Police Ombudsman into his death.
A spokesman for the Police Ombudsman’s Office said: “Police notified us of the man’s death and we commenced an immediate investigation into the circumstances.
“Our investigators have been at Musgrave police station throughout the night, and are continuing to gather information about the course of events leading up to the death.
"We will be speaking to all potential witnesses, gathering forensic evidence, reviewing CCTV footage and securing all relevant PSNI documentation.
“A post mortem examination will be conducted in due course. The man’s name has not yet been released.”
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly has expressed concern.
The party’s policing spokesperson said:
"I am deeply concerned to learn about the death of a 26-year-old man in police custody and I extend my sympathies and thoughts to his family at this time.
“I spoke with senior police today and this death was automatically referred to the Police Ombudsman who is now is in charge of an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding this man's death in police custody.”