Birmingham dad who died in police custody would have survived if in hospital, says jury

Jurors at the inquest into Lloyd Butler, 39 from Tile Cross, also criticised West Midlands Police for failing to follow rousing procedures.

A jury has said a Birmingham dad who died in police custody would have survived if he had been in hospital.

Jurors at the inquest into Lloyd Butler, 39 from Tile Cross, also criticised West Midlands Police for failing to follow rousing procedures.

Louise Hunt coroner for Birmingham is now issuing a report to the force and said a 'change of culture' was needed.

She said: "I remain concerned about the conduct in custody suites. I appreciate a custody suite is a very difficult environment to work in but you have very vulnerable people coming in."

Mr Butler, from Tile Cross, was taken to Stechford police station on August 4, 2010 after his mother Janet dialled 999 when she couldnt remove him from her husband Ralphs car.

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Birmingham dad who died in police custody would have survived if in hospital, says jury