AN INDEPENDENT investigation into Humberside Police is being carried out, following the death of a 66-year-old Beverley man.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), confirmed yesterday it was investigating Humberside Police’s response to calls about the welfare of Michael Leddington-Lucas, who was found dead at his home by police on September 24.

A statement released by the IPCC said Humberside Police received calls on September 23 and 24 from a member of the public expressing concern for the welfare of Mr Leddington-Lucas, and officers were dispatched to his home following the second call.

They gained entry and found him dead, and the IPCC is investigating whether the actions and decisions of the staff member who took the first call were appropriate.

Humberside Police have already served a misconduct notice on the call handler advising that her conduct is subject to investigation.

Commissioner Kathryn Stone OBE said: "My thoughts are with those closest to Mr Leddington-Lucas following his sad death.

"This investigation will seek to determine whether the correct policies and procedures were followed when Humberside Police was first contacted and if the information gathered from the call should have been used to instigate welfare checks on Mr Leddington-Lucas."