Probe after man in Wolverhampton citizens' arrest dies
An IPCC probe has been launched after a man who was detained by members of the public died in Wolverhampton.
Detectives have launched an appeal for witnesses after the 29-year-old man's death.
Police received a 999 call just after midnight on Saturday reporting a bag had been snatched from a woman in Stafford Street.
Two men, who witnessed the crime, had carried out a citizens' arrest on the man and asked for police to attend.
When they arrived they arrested the 29-year-old but he then became unwell.
Officers began to perform CPR until paramedics arrived to take over.
The man was taken to hospital but died on Wednesday.
Detective Inspector Greg Evans, from Wolverhampton CID, said: "It is really important people who were in the area at the time come forward.
"We know the man who made the original 999 call asked a passing member of the public to help him confirm the location as he was unsure. That passerby then spoke to the 999 operator but left the scene – I really need him to contact me or one of my team so I can clarify what he witnessed."
The IPCC has been notified, as has the Black Country Coroner.
