A man who died in police custody in Stockport had been arrested on suspicion of assault, police said.
Painter and decorator Joey Coleman was taken to hospital after he fell ill at Cheadle Heath Police in the early hours of Sunday morning.
He was pronounced dead at 6.50am.
On Sunday afternoon, police confirmed the 57-year-old had been detained following a disturbance at a party on Argyll Road in Cheadle.
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Speaking on Tuesday afternoon, a GMP spokesman gave an updated statement, saying he 'was arrested on suspicion of assault.'
An investigation was launched by the Independent Office for Police Conduct on Sunday following news of Mr Coleman's death.
In a statement on the IOPC's website, a spokesman said the independent investigation was 'declared' at 7.30am on Sunday.
Investigators were sent to the custody suite 'to begin gathering information' and 'to meet with the man's family'.
The statement said: "The man’s next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course."
IOPC Regional Director Amanda Rowe said: “Our sympathies are with the man’s family and all those affected by his death. We have met with family members to explain our role and we will keep them regularly updated.
“Our investigation is obviously at a very early stage and we will be carrying a thorough investigation into all of the circumstances.”
Mr Coleman's friends described him as a 'very special friend' who would do 'anything for you' following news of his death.
Paying tribute, Steve Owen said: "God bless Joey until we walk together again R.I.P."
Steven Budgen wrote on Facebook: "R.I.P Joe Coleman, what a true friend and great guy. Will be sorely missed by everyone."
While Johnny Kiely posted: "Rip my good friend Joe Coleman."
And Ste Briggs wrote: "R.I.P Joe Coleman can't believe it."
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Speaking on Sunday, Greater Manchester Police Chief Supt Wayne Miller said: “Earlier this morning we received a report of a disturbance at a property in Stockport.
“Local officers swiftly responded to the incident and arrested a man.
“On arrival at Cheadle Police Station, the man became unwell and he was taken to hospital but he was sadly pronounced dead. Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this devastating time.
“We have made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct who are independently investigating and we will continue to co-operate with them fully.”
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