Investigation launched after woman dies in police custody

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An investigation has been launched after a woman died whilst in police custody in Bradford.

Claire Harper, 41, was taken into custody on Sunday morning, 7 January and was being held at Trafalgar House, Bradford.

Later that afternoon she was found unconscious and unresponsive in her cell. She was taken to Leeds General Infirmary but could not be revived.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct have been carrying out their initial evidence gathering.

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