Leeds granddad drops dead as police try to arrest son

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) launched the probe after Nazim Din, 54, died on Wednesday night.

The watchdog said officers from West Yorkshire Police had been carrying out a pre-planned operation at Grasmere Court in Wortley at around 7pm.

While they were arresting Mr Din’s 34-year-old son, it is believed he tried to intervene and fell ill.

His family told the Yorkshire Evening Post in a statement: “We urge the police to fully co-operate with those investigating Nazim’s death so that the facts can be brought to light as quickly as possible.

“We have suffered a terrible loss and do not want to struggle for answers whilst grieving.

“That is the least the police can do for us at this time.”

They added that Mr Din “had done nothing wrong” and was “a law-abiding and peaceful man”.

The arrested man, who is suspected of committing criminal damage, also suffered a “medical episode” but is not thought to be seriously ill.

Police have told the IPCC that Mr Din collapsed in the street and officers carried out CPR while waiting for an ambulance. He was taken to Leeds General Infirmary where he was pronounced dead.

A spokesman for the watchdog said there was “some public disorder” near the scene following the incident.

The IPCC is now investigating the actions of the police and has appealed for witnesses.

IPCC Commissioner Cindy Butts said: “This will be an extremely distressing time for Mr Din’s family and my condolences go out to them at this difficult time.

“I want to reassure them that we will do everything we can to find out what took place. Our investigation is moving at a steady pace but it is vital anyone with information contacts the IPCC so that we can build a full picture of the events of the evening of 28 August.”

Anyone with information should contact the IPCC on 0800 096 9074.