After Wednesday's police intervention against an agitated man in Pyrzyce (West Pomeranian Voivodeship), the detained 37-year-old lost consciousness and subsequently died. The police conducted an internal investigation into whether the actions taken by the officers were performed properly. The case is also being investigated by the prosecutor's office.
On Wednesday after 3 p.m., police officers in Pyrzyce (West Pomeranian Voivodeship) received a report about a man whose behavior indicated that he may have taken drugs. The 37-year-old was running onto the road and stopping cars, posing a threat to himself and other road users. “The man did not respond to the officers' commands and was very agitated. An ambulance was called to the scene. In order to ensure the safety of the man and other people, the police officers used restraining grips on him and put handcuffs on him,” said Deputy Inspector Alicja Śledziona from the Provincial Police Headquarters in Szczecin.
While waiting for the ambulance to arrive, the man collapsed. The police officers began life-saving measures, which were taken over by paramedics. The 37-year-old was taken to hospital, where he died a few hours later.
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The course of the intervention was analyzed by the Control Department of the Provincial Police Headquarters in Szczecin. The initial assessment of the police officers' actions does not indicate any doubts as to the manner in which they conducted their activities. The causes of the man's death are also being investigated by the prosecutor's office.
“We are conducting an intensive investigation to determine the circumstances of this incident. All aspects of this case are being investigated with the utmost care, including the source of the drugs and the circumstances of the arrest. Initial findings indicate that the death was most likely caused by taking a significant amount of amphetamine,” said Piotr Wieczorkiewicz, spokesman for the District Prosecutor's Office in Szczecin.
The deceased's body has been secured and an autopsy will be performed. It will clarify the exact cause of death. The investigation is in its initial phase. There is no basis to charge anyone.
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