A POLICE call handler is being investigated for misconduct after a man was found dead at his home in Beverley.
Michael Leddington-Lucas, 66, was found on September 24.
Humberside Police had received three calls from people expressing concern for his welfare before officers went to his home.
THE Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is now investigating the force's response to the calls.
They were called on September 23 and twice the following day.
After the second call on September 24, police officers visited his Beverley home, where they gained access and found him dead.
A misconduct noticed has been served on the call handler advising that her conduct is subject to investigation.
The IPCC said it is investigating whether the initial call to the police was handled in line with the force's policies and national guidelines, looking specifically at the actions and decision-making of the call handler.
Commissioner Kathryn Stone said: "My thoughts are with those closest to Mr Leddington-Lucas following his sad death.
"This investigation will seek to determine whether the correct policies and procedures were followed when Humberside Police was first contacted and if the information gathered from the call should have been used to instigate welfare checks on Mr Leddington-Lucas."
