South Yorkshire Police refers itself to watchdog over custody death
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Police said Wembley Road in Doncaster was closed on Monday evening
South Yorkshire Police has referred itself to the police watchdog after a man died while in custody in Doncaster.
The force said the man had been detained at about 16:30 BST on Monday in the Moorends area.
He became unresponsive and stopped breathing when taken into custody and was taken to hospital where he died, police said.
A woman, 43, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of administering a noxious substance and remains in custody.
Officers said road closures were in place at Wembley Road and Marsh Road throughout Monday evening.
No further details have yet been released.
A force spokesperson said the family of the dead man had been informed and were being supported.
They added: "As with all deaths in police custody, a referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct."
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