‘Terrified’ black man died after police restrained him, inquest hears

Godrick Osei, 35, was said to be experiencing acute behavioural disturbance when he died in Truro. Photograph: Family handout

A vulnerable and “terrified” black man who was suffering a medical emergency and crying out for help died after police dragged him across a bathroom floor by his collar and handcuffed him, an inquest jury has heard.

Godrick Osei, 35, who was said to be experiencing acute behavioural disturbance (ABD), became “floppy” and suffered a fatal collapse within two minutes of being restrained.