Two arrested after mum in her 20s dies after Lancashire Police respond to incident in Longridge
Lancashire Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over the fatal incident.
Two men have been arrested after a mum in her 20s died after police responded to an incident near Longridge yesterday afternoon.
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Lancashire Police said officers were called to a home in Meadow Croft on the Alston Meadows estate, off Preston Road, where the woman - named locally as Hannah - became unwell. She was taken to hospital but sadly died.
The force said Hannah’s death is being treated as ‘unexplained’ at this stage, as enquiries into the incident continue.
As part of that investigation, a 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of coercive and controlling behaviour and manslaughter. He has since been released on bail.
A second man, aged 23, has also been arrested in relation to a suspected offence that prompted police to attend the home prior to the woman’s death on Monday afternoon.
Lancashire Police said they are unable to disclose what type of offence he is suspected of at this time. He has since been released on bail.
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The force has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over the incident.
Police statement
A police spokesperson said: “Whilst our officers were in attendance at an address on Meadow Croft near Longridge yesterday, a woman in her 20s became unwell.
“She was taken to hospital, but sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services and medical professionals, she was pronounced deceased.
“The woman’s death is being treated as unexplained at this time.
“A mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been made and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.
“It’s important to express that our investigation is in its very early stages, and detectives are conducting a number of enquiries.
“We ask that people refrain from speculating online or otherwise and allow our officers to conduct their investigation appropriately and thoroughly.
“Anyone who believes they may have information to assist our investigation is asked to contact us through the appropriate methods.”
An IOPC spokesperson added: “We are assessing a referral from Lancashire Constabulary to determine whether an investigation is required.”