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flag A 25-year-old man died after police handcuffed him following a disturbance; a coroner ruled the death drug-related due to cocaine overdose and heart issues.

flag Joshua Cooper, a 25-year-old father of two, died moments after being handcuffed by police in Biddulph, North Staffordshire, on March 26, 2025, following a disturbance at a neighbor’s home. flag Officers responded to reports of erratic behavior, finding him under a pile of bricks, reportedly under the influence of cocaine. flag Witnesses said he collapsed to his knees in a prayer-like position before dying. flag Police applied minimal force, removed handcuffs when he turned blue, and called for medical help. flag The Independent Office for Police Conduct found no fault in the officers’ actions, stating they followed proper procedures. flag A coroner ruled the death drug-related, citing cocaine intoxication and underlying heart issues, with the pathologist concluding the overdose was the primary cause.

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