A man has died at Manchester Airport after he was seen "displaying unusual behaviour" before being arrested, the police watchdog has said.The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it was investigating the circumstances after the 27-year-old was pronounced dead at 13:53 GMT.

Multiple sources have confirmed he was searched and arrested after drugs were found in his underwear. He was taken to a holding area after his arrest, where he became unwell. Paramedics were called, but he was pronounced dead at 1.53pm. READ MORE : EastEnders legend issues plea to fans amid concern over 'mistakes' during live episode

A man died at Manchester Airport after swallowing cocaine concealed in his underwear. The would-be flyer was about to board a flight from Terminal 2, when he was detained by Border Force officers earlier this week.

Border force officials stopped the man for 'behaving unusually' while he was making his way through security in Terminal 2 ahead of a flight - but he died shortly after being detained

The police watchdog has launched an investigation after a man died following his arrest by Border Force officers at Manchester Airport.

The IOPC has launched an investigation into the man's death, which occurred after he was detained by Border Force officers.

A 27-year-old man has lost his life at Manchester Airport after exhibiting 'unusual behaviour' and being detained by border force officials. It is understood the man was intercepted while going through security in Terminal 2,