Six officers investigated after man's death

Drew Kenney pictured with his sister Jadey Kenney

Six police officers are being investigated after a man died during a mental health episode.

Drew Kenney, who had a severe form of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and emotional personality disorder, died at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire on 26 March.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) started an investigation into Warwickshire Police and Leicestershire Police in relation to the contact both forces had with the 24-year-old before his death.

Six officers from Warwickshire Police have now been served with notices of investigation in relation to allegations of gross misconduct, the IOPC said.

The force did not comment when approached for a statement.

Mr Kenney, from Earl Shilton in Leicestershire, was found by Warwickshire Police officers near a pub in Nuneaton and was taken to hospital. He later died after being placed in an induced coma following a cardiac arrest.

A spokesperson for the IOPC said: "We continue to investigate the contact Warwickshire Police and Leicestershire Police had with Drew Kenney prior to his death on 26 March this year.

"Our investigation began following referrals from both forces in relation to Mr Kenney's death and a family complaint.

"The investigation is looking at the actions and decisions made by the officers in dealing with Mr Kenney during his detention and transport to and at hospital, including any use of force by them.

"We are also considering what information about Mr Kenney's condition was passed on by officers to hospital staff on arrival."

They added: "The serving of notices does not necessarily indicate that disciplinary proceedings will follow."