THE investigation into whether Merseyside Police are to blame for the death of bodybuilder Craig Clegg has moved a step closer to conclusion.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has confirmed they have written statements from the officers who came into contact with Craig on the night of his death.
Body-worn video footage has now also been obtained, together with police call logs from the evening in question. The IOPC are now studying these findings and will reach a conclusion in due course. Once this is shared with Craig's family and the police force in question, the findings will be made public.
Merseyside Police were called to the Lydiate area of Liverpool at about 10.45pm on September 16 following a 'concern for safety' request. The call came from a member of the public who was concerned Craig's safety.
Craig was, however, later taken from the scene to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Due to the fact police were in contact with Craig immediately before his death, the IOPC launched an investigation last month into whether there was any misconduct by the force.
As frontdouble.com reported in September, if the IOPC finds there is a case of misconduct/gross misconduct or an indication of a criminal offence by the police, a file will be submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Clegg was a NABBA stalwart and won the Over 45s category at the federation's North West competition last year. He was a regular qualifier for the Mr Universe competition and won a number of titles during his career.
EDITOR'S NOTE: This case is now subjudice – meaning nothing further can be reported. It is set for inquest, possibly later this year. There have been reports online in regional newspapers citing a "cause of death" and frontdouble.com would urge caution about sharing any information that was reported in those stories, which have broken the strict rules of subjudice.
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