Sarah Everard suspect treated in hospital for head injury sustained in custody

UK

The police officer arrested on suspicion of the murder of Sarah Everard has been treated in hospital for a head injury sustained while in custody.

The man has since been discharged and returned to a police station, the Metropolitan Police said.

He was found collapsed and unconscious in his cell today after suffering serious head wounds, according to the Sun.

The Met said: “The suspect was taken to a hospital for treatment to a head injury sustained while in custody.

“He has since been discharged and returned to custody. We are not prepared to discuss further.”