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Holly Lennon

Probe launched after man dies in Glasgow hospital after being taken from police station

An investigation has been launched after a young man died in hospital after being taken from a Glasgow police station.

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service have told the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner to investigate the circumstances of the death of the 26-year-old man.

He passed away in Glasgow Royal Infirmary after being taken there from Stewart Street police station in the city centre.

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A statement posted on the PIRC website explains: "The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has instructed us to investigate the circumstances of the death of a 26-year-old man in Glasgow Royal Infirmary on 22 March 2022.

"He was taken to hospital from the public area of Stewart Street police station. At the conclusion of our investigation a report will be sent to COPFS."

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