Digby RCMP has referred a matter to the Nova Scotia Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) following the death of a man in custody.
On February 10 at approximately 3:00 pm, Digby RCMP officers responded to a call for service at a business on Warwick St.
Upon arrival, officers safely arrested a man outside of the business for public intoxication under the Nova Scotia Liquor Control Act. He was transported to the Digby RCMP detachment and lodged in cells.
On February 11 at approximately 7:00 am, the man went into medical distress while in police custody at the detachment. Officers contacted EHS and provided first aid.
The man was transported to hospital and pronounced deceased.
Digby RCMP has referred the matter to the Nova Scotia SiRT. SiRT independently investigates all serious incidents which arise from the actions of police in Nova Scotia. There does not have to be an allegation of wrongdoing.
Given the matter is now being investigated by SiRT, the RCMP will respectfully refrain from discussing further details.