A man aged 27 died at Manchester Airport after swallowing cocaine hidden in his underwear, sparking an investigation into the sudden death at Terminal 2

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 has died after he was arrested by Border Force officers at Manchester Airport. The 27-year-old man was due to fly from the airport on Wednesday when he was stopped after ‘displaying unusual behaviour’.

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

The Independent Office for Police Conduct says the man, 27, was arrested after "displaying unusual behaviour" at Manchester Airport where he was set to travel on Wednesday.