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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Patrick Edrich & Dan Haygarth

Man who discovered James Bulger's body dies in police custody

A man who discovered James Bulger's body when he was a teenager died in police custody this month.

James Riley, 44, was approached by Merseyside Police on Scotland Road at around 9.45pm on March 14. He was taken into custody at St Anne Street Police Station.

He remained in a cell overnight, but at around 5pm the following day police staff were made aware he was on the floor and required medical attention. Paramedics were called and the man was taken to hospital, where he was confirmed dead.

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