The B.C. Independent Investigation Office (IIO) is conducting an investigation into the death of a man in the jail cells at the Smithers RCMP detachment Sept. 4.

A release from the IIO said a man was arrested Sept. 1 and remanded in custody in Smithers.

According to the release on Sunday night a cell guard found the man in distress and called for medical assistance. Emergency Health Services responded and transported the man to hospital where he was subsequently pronounced dead.

In a separate release, the RCMP said the medical distress was due to 鈥渟elf-inflicted actions.鈥�

Police said they immediately notified the IIO, B.C.鈥檚 civilian oversight agency for police, which commenced the investigation.

The agency is asking anyone with information about this incident to come forward by calling toll-free 1-855-446-8477 or via the contact form on the website.

The Interior 亚洲天堂 has been in contact with the family of the deceased man and is currently seeking confirmation of what transpired leading to his arrest and detention.

More to come.

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