# Death of Angolan man in French police custody

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-angolan-man-in-french-police-custody
> Updated: 2026-10-30T08:00:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

A 44-year-old man of Angolan origin, identified as Maurício, died while in police custody at a station in Saint-Ouen, near Paris. He had been detained following allegations of intoxication, sexist insults, and threats against authorities.

Initial reports from the Bobigny prosecutor's office indicated the man suffered cardiorespiratory arrest and that an autopsy revealed no traumatic lesions, suggesting a potential natural cause related to a cardiac condition. However, the victim's lawyer, Yassine Bouzrou, has filed a complaint alleging “voluntary violence resulting in death” or “voluntary violence by a person in a position of public authority.” The family disputes the claim of natural death, stating the man had no known medical conditions.

The Inspection Générale de la Police Nationale (IGPN) has been tasked with investigating the incident to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the death.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Angolan man dies in French police custody in Saint-Ouen

An Angolan man died in a French police cell in Saint-Ouen after being detained for alleged misconduct. His family has filed a complaint alleging police violence despite initial autopsy reports.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angolan-man-dies-in-french-police-custody-in-saint-ouen

### 2026-10-29: French police investigation launched after man dies in custody

French authorities are investigating the death of a 44-year-old man in a Seine-Saint-Denis police station following allegations of violence from the victim's family.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-police-investigation-launched-after-man-dies-in-custody

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