What happened to Dylan McEwan?
Last June, a 24-year-old man named Dylan McEwan, also known as Dylan Smith, died shortly after an encounter with a Lancashire PC.
The Blackpool PC who made contact with Dylan McEwan will face a misconduct hearing after an inquest into the 24-year-old’s tragic death was adjourned pending the outcome of the police misconduct hearing.
A Lancashire policeman acting as spokesperson confirmed: “Following an investigation, we have determined that there is a case to answer for gross misconduct. A misconduct hearing will be arranged in due course.”
The Lancashire Police spokesperson also said: “We referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and they have reviewed the case and determined it should be investigated by Lancashire Constabulary’s Professional Standards Department.”
“That investigation is ongoing and a police officer is subject to a misconduct investigation.”
“It would be inappropriate to comment any further at this time.”
Make A Claim for Police Misconduct
If you have been subject to police misconduct, we want you to know that you are not alone and we are here to help you get justice.
At TDP Solicitors, we are experienced in handling sensitive cases involving police misconduct; we understand how hard it can be to speak out against powerful institutions, but we promise to hold your hand and guide you throughout the entire process.
If you have any questions about police misconduct, please take a look at some of our informational pieces on the subject:
- Types of compensation for police misconduct
- Police assault & battery claims
- False imprisonment
- Types of civil action against the police
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