Man dies in Police lock-ups; OPR launches probe

The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has launched an investigation following the death of 32-year-old Gavin Kennard Douglas after an incident at the Vreed-en-Hoop Police Station, West Coast Demerara on Saturday.

Douglas, of Crane Housing Scheme, West Coast Demerara, was arrested on Saturday in connection with an alleged armed robbery committed on Wednesday, October 28, at New Road, Vreed-en-Hoop.

He was escorted to the Vreed-en-Hoop Police Station at approximately 11:36 hrs. However, around 12:00 hrs, while being placed in the lockups, Douglas reportedly became aggressive and resisted police ranks, Police Headquarters reported.

He was subsequently restrained and placed in the lockups.

At approximately 12:45 hrs, police ranks conducting checks discovered Douglas frothing at the mouth.

He was immediately rushed to the West Demerara Regional Hospital, where he died while receiving medical attention.

The circumstances surrounding his death are now being investigated by the Office of Professional Responsibility.

Source: NEW ROOMS SITE