Gainsborough man dies following arrest
He's said to have been taken ill on the way to the custody suite
A Gainsborough man's died after being arrested by police on suspicion of a breach of the peace.
The arrest was made around 1 am this morning.
He was being taken to the custody suite in a police vehicle when he was taken ill.
They stopped on Riseholme Road Lincoln where the 40 year old was given first aid.
Paramedics arrived at the scene but were unable to save him and he died soon afterwards.
A investigation's being carried out into the exact circumstances whilst the matter has been referred to the Independent Office for Police conduct.
A section of the road had to be closed off whilst police dealt with the matter.