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29-Year-Old Mother Dies After Falling Ill During Police Attendance in Longridge

The force's referral to the IOPC signals independent oversight as enquiries continue.

Overview

  • Hannah Fry became unwell while officers were at a Meadow Croft address and was taken to hospital where she died on 13 July.
  • Lancashire Police have arrested a 31-year-old man who was first held on suspicion of coercive and controlling behaviour and later questioned on suspicion of manslaughter, and a 23-year-old man linked to the original report, with both released on conditional bail.
  • The force has made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct so the police response to the incident will be reviewed independently.
  • Hannah's parents issued a tribute through police describing her as a devoted mother of two and asked the public for privacy and to avoid speculation while enquiries continue.
  • No cause of death has been released and investigators say forensic results and any charging decisions are still pending so further updates are expected as enquiries progress.