BC RCMP notifies IIO BC of incident in Nanaimo
B.C., Nanaimo
2023-12-12 15:16 PST
The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in Nanaimo where one man suffered injuries while in custody.
On December 8, 2023, Nanaimo RCMP arrested a man wanted on outstanding warrants without incident and transported him to cells where he was to be held until December 13. On December 10, the man reportedly had a medical episode and suffered an injury.
Emergency Health Services were called and the man was transported to hospital.
The IIO BC is investigating police actions in the incident.
Please note that all aspects and circumstances of this incident will be the subject of independent investigation by the IIO BC. For more information about the IIO BC and media updates, you can visit its website at www.iiobc.ca.
Released by
S/Sgt. Kris Clark
Senior Media Relations Officer
BC RCMP Communication Services
14200 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, BC V3T 6P3 - Mailstop #1608
Office: 778-290-3961
Cell: 778-228-7857
Email: kris.clark@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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