Inmate died days after force used in arrest, police watchdog says

A man died on Aug. 13, four days after police "used force" in his arrest and processing, the Independent Investigation Unit says.

The man was arrested on Aug. 9 and the IIU wastold by the Winnipeg Police Servicethat "officers had used force in the course of arresting and processing" him, a news release from the police watchdog said.

During processing, the man complained of sore ribs, police said. He was taken to hospital by officers.

Doctors cleared the man to return tothe Winnipeg Remand Centre, where he washeld in custody.

Two days later, he was again taken to hospital from the remand centre. He died in hospital on Aug. 13.

Police informed the Independent Investigation Unit about the deathon Aug. 16 andan investigative team was dispatched.

"As this matter involves a fatality, a request for a civilian monitor will be made to the Manitoba Police Commission," the news release said.