Death of woman in custody at Bloxwich - West Midlands Police

Published 16 Feb 2026
Investigation

Read information about our investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 44-year-old woman at Bloxwich police station after she had been arrested and taken into custody by West Midlands Police in the evening on 2 February 2026. The woman was found unresponsive in a cell the following afternoon, when death was pronounced.

 

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  • West Midlands Police
  • Death and serious injury
  • Custody and detention