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Watchdog to investigate death of man after police contact at Bristol protest

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an independent investigation into the January 10, 2026, death of Nicholas Stone, a 65-year-old retired NHS mental health worker, who died shortly after police used force to stop him during a counter-protest against the far-right Bristol Patriots in Bristol. Stone's daughter, Celia Stone, welcomed the decision after four months of representations, asserting she believes the police intervention contributed to her father's death, and Avon and Somerset Police will cooperate with the probe.