The Police Complaints Authority are to investigate the death of a Police officer in Radcliffe after claims a student officer at West Yorkshire Police was subject to bullying at work prior to his death.
PC Anugrah Abraham, known as Anu, who was found in Woodlands on 4 March, a day after he was reported missing
His family claim that the 21 year old was discriminated was “stressed”, “under pressure” and “didn’t receive any support”, despite raising issues with his managers.
IOPC Regional Director Emily Barry said: “Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Anu, as well as all those affected by his death.
“Having carefully considered representations made to us on this matter, we have determined it is now in the public interest for us to independently investigate these serious allegations.
“We have contacted Anu’s family, and WYP, to make them aware of our decision.”
We also received a mandatory referralfrom Greater Manchester Police due to the fact PC Abraham had been reported missing to the force on 3 March. Following a detailed assessment of the available information, we identified evidence of positive action taken by the force to locate him after they were made aware he was missing.
In light of this, and in the absence of any concern that action by anyone serving with GMP may have caused or contributed to his death, we determined independent oversight or investigation by the IOPC was not required and on 9 March returned the matter to GMP to deal with in a proportionate manner.
