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Inquiry into man's death after Canvey Island arrest Inquiry into man's death after Canvey Island arrest
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The police watchdog has started an investigation into the death of a 31-year-old man after he had been arrested by police in Essex. The police watchdog has started an investigation into the death of a 31-year-old man after he was arrested.
The man was arrested in Canvey Island in the early hours of Sunday, reportedly in connection with an outstanding fine. Steven Bore was arrested on a houseboat at Smallgains Marina, Canvey Island, on Sunday for non-payment of council tax.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) the man was being escorted by two officers when he fell. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said Mr Bore was being escorted by two officers when he fell from a wooden jetty.
He was taken by ambulance to Basildon Hospital where he was pronounced dead.He was taken by ambulance to Basildon Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The man's next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem examination took place on Monday, said an IPCC spokeswoman. An IPCC spokeswoman said: "The incident was referred to the IPCC by Essex Police in the early hours of Sunday 17 February and an IPCC investigator was sent to the scene to conduct an assessment."
She added: "The incident was referred to the IPCC by Essex Police in the early hours of Sunday 17 February and an IPCC investigator was sent to the scene to conduct an assessment.
"An independent investigation has now begun and further information will be provided as the investigation progresses."