Man, 23, dies after being detained by police in Derbyshire
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Flowers have been put down in tribute to the 23-year-old, named locally as Chad Allford
A man has died in hospital after becoming unwell while being detained by police.
Derbyshire Police said officers went to an address in Morewood Drive, Alfreton, just before 17:00 BST on Wednesday.
A 23-year-old man - named locally as Chad Allford - was held but then taken to hospital, where he later died.
The force said they had referred themselves to the police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which is investigating.
Police were in attendance on Thursday afternoon
An IOPC spokesperson said: "The matter was referred to the IOPC and investigators attended the scene.
"Our independent investigation is in its very early stages."
A vigil - attended by about 200 people - was held on Thursday evening near to where Mr Allford was detained.
A vigil took place on Thursday evening
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