Police watchdog investigating in-custody event in Pitt Meadows (opens original article in a new tab)

The Independent Investigations Office of BC is investigating injuries sustained by a man while in the custody of Pitt Meadows RCMP after he was arrested for theft and found in violation of a court release order.

• Independent Investigations Office of BC is investigating injuries sustained by a man in Pitt Meadows RCMP custody
• Man was arrested for theft and later found in violation of a court release order
• Officers temporarily restrained the man in a jail cell and later re-entered due to safety concerns
• Man was taken to hospital by ambulance after complaining of an injury