SIU names London woman who died after being found in medical distress in police cell

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has released the name of a woman who died after being found in medical distress while in custody at London police headquarters earlier this month.

The SIU has identified her as 28-year-old Amanda Bolt of London.

Officials with the police watchdog say London police arrested Bolt on Saturday, Nov. 2 and she was taken to headquarters and placed in a cell.

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The next morning, a statement from the SIU says, Bolt was found in medical distress and first aid was administered.

She was taken to hospital, but died on Wednesday, Nov. 13, SIU says.

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The SIU continues to investigate the case and anyone with information is asked to contact the agency at 1-800-787-8529.

The SIU is an arm’s length agency that investigates reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault.

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