A man who became unconscious while being restrained by police outside a bar in Devon has died in hospital.
The 38-year-old was restrained outside Murphy's Roadhouse on the Esplanade in Paignton on Wednesday night, as police responded to reports of a disturbance between two men and door staff.
He was taken to Torbay District Hospital, where he died on Saturday.
The matter had already been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission before the man's death.
Assistant Chief Constable Russ Middleton said: "Our thoughts and condolences are with the family, and we are providing support at this difficult time. "
Three men, aged 54, 43 and 35, who were arrested on suspicion of affray in connection with the altercation outside the Roadhouse, have been bailed pending further inquiries.
ACC Middleton added: "The Force's Major Crime Investigation Team has already commenced an investigation into this incident and that will continue.
"We will also co-operate fully with the IPCC separate independent investigation into police involvement in the incident."
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