The two constables involved have been served with misconduct notices and letters advising them they are under criminal investigation for manslaughter. Sussex police referred the incident to the watchdog after allegations about the excessive use of force by its officers. Another officer then fired a Taser before the knife was removed.īurgess was handcuffed and taken to hospital, where he remained until his death on 13 July. One of the officers tried to restrain Burgess using an incapacitant spray and a baton.
They were responding to calls that a resident at a care home in St Leonards-on-Sea had a knife and was threatening staff. On Thursday the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) confirmed it was investigating the 21 June incident, which involved two constables from Sussex police.
