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Investigation launched into death during police car stop Investigation launched into death during police car stop
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The death of a 25-year-old man six days after he was stopped by police in east London is being investigated.The death of a 25-year-old man six days after he was stopped by police in east London is being investigated.
Edir Frederico Da Costa was travelling with two others in a car when he was detained in Woodcocks, Beckton, at 22:00BST on 15 June. Edir Frederico Da Costa was travelling with two others in a car when he was detained in Woodcocks, Beckton, at 22:00 BST on 15 June.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has launched a probe and is appealing for witnesses.The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has launched a probe and is appealing for witnesses.
Mr Da Costa was taken to hospital in a "critical condition" and died on Wednesday.Mr Da Costa was taken to hospital in a "critical condition" and died on Wednesday.
An IPCC spokesman said it was believed the police officers used force and CS gas during the incident An IPCC spokesman said it was believed the police officers used force and CS gas during the incident.
But a post-mortem examination suggested there were no injuries to suggest severe force was used.But a post-mortem examination suggested there were no injuries to suggest severe force was used.
The IPCC spokesman said: "Mr Da Costa became unwell, first aid was administered, an ambulance was called and he was taken to hospital.The IPCC spokesman said: "Mr Da Costa became unwell, first aid was administered, an ambulance was called and he was taken to hospital.
"Tragically on Wednesday 21 June, Mr Da Costa died.""Tragically on Wednesday 21 June, Mr Da Costa died."