An inquest jury concluded that Godrick Osei, a 35-year-old vulnerable Black student, died from heart failure related to acute behavioural disturbance (ABD) and associated drug/alcohol misuse and PTSD, which was exacerbated by his interactions with Devon and Cornwall police officers. Osei, who had called police for help, was dragged across a bathroom floor and handcuffed after breaking into a care home in Truro, Cornwall. The case highlights concerns about disproportionate deaths of Black men after police use of force, particularly those in mental health crisis.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️An inquest jury concluded that Godrick Osei, a 35-year-old vulnerable Black student, died from heart failure related to acute behavioural disturbance (ABD) and associated drug/alcohol misuse and PTSD, which was exacerbated by his interactions with Devon and Cornwall police officers. Osei, who had called police for help, was dragged across a bathroom floor and handcuffed after breaking into a care home in Truro, Cornwall. The case highlights concerns about disproportionate deaths of Black men after police use of force, particularly those in mental health crisis.
Trending- 1 2012: Church caretaker Thomas Orchard died after police restraint in Exeter.
- 2 Early hours of 3 July 2022: Godrick Osei died after altercation with police in Truro.
- 3 2022: Inquest charity reported Black people 7x more likely to die after police restraint.
- 4 2023: Inquest jury found prolonged use of belt may have contributed to Orchard's death.
- 5 Friday (June 6, 2025): Inquest jury returned narrative conclusion on Godrick Osei's death.
- Death of Godrick Osei
- Jury conclusion that police interaction worsened his condition
- Highlights 'broader and longstanding pattern' of disproportionate deaths of Black men after police use of force
- Renewed scrutiny on Devon and Cornwall police
- Family's distress and claims of inhumane treatment
What: An inquest jury concluded that the death of Godrick Osei, a Black man experiencing acute behavioural disturbance (ABD), was caused by heart failure exacerbated by his interactions with police officers who dragged him and handcuffed him.
When: Early hours of 3 July 2022 (death occurred); Friday (jury returned narrative conclusion, June 6, 2025); 2012 (Thomas Orchard's death); 2023 (Orchard inquest jury finding); 2022 (Inquest charity research).
Where: Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom; Exeter (Thomas Orchard case).
Why: Osei was experiencing ABD after using cannabis and cocaine and drinking alcohol; he called police for help but was met with aggression and force; police actions (dragging by collar, handcuffing, swearing) exacerbated his ABD; officers did not recognize ABD; family alleges racial bias in treatment.
How: Police officers forced entry into a bathroom where Osei was, dragged him by his collar, and handcuffed him; an inquest was held, with a jury returning a narrative conclusion; family lawyers argued for unlawful killing conclusion; charity Inquest supported the family.