National recommendation - National Police Chiefs Council, November 2020

Published 14 Dec 2020
Investigation

The detainee attempted to complete suicide in his custody cell by manipulating a Spork he had been left in possession of into a weapon. The Spork was first sharpened and used in an attempt to cut his wrists. It was then used to remove the elastic from the waistband of a pair of trousers deemed safe by custody staff. This elastic was then formed into a noose and the Spork was used again by the detainee to twist the elastic and thereby tighten the ligature around his neck until he lost consciousness.

IOPC reference

2019/121946
Date of recommendation
Date response due

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