IIO opens investigation into “serious harm” of man in Nanaimo RCMP custody

The Independent Office of Investigations is looking into a case of serious harm that happened to a man while in custody of Nanaimo RCMP. 

According to the RCMP around 11:45 am on December 10th a man in custody for outstanding warrants collapsed unexpectedly inside a police cell. 

He was transported to hospital and determined to have suffered a serious injury. 

The IIO says they were notified on the same day of the incident and will determine if the police played a role in the incident.