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Former Rugby League player Luke Rhoden died while on holiday in Ibiza Police were called after he fell from first-floor balcony of Ibiza Rocks hotel He died outside Ibiza Rocks Hotel in San Antonio after struggle with police Doctor on scene said he told officer three times to remove baton from tourist's neck before he withdrew it Civil Guard source has insisted: 'Our officers do not beat people up' Mr Rhoden's father Norman has already called on police to hold a full inquiry

By Gerard Couzens for MailOnline

Published: 03:42 EST, 18 September 2014 | Updated: 04:53 EST, 18 September 2014

A medic has accused police of asphyxiating a former Rugby League player who died of suspected cardiac arrest while on holiday in Ibiza.

Doctor Santiago Akoskin said he had to ask a Civil Guard officer three times to remove his baton from Luke Rhoden's neck before he withdrew it.

Mr Rhoden, 25, from Wigan, died on September 2 outside the Ibiza Rocks Hotel in the party resort of San Antonio following a struggle with police.

A doctor has accused police of asphyxiating Luke Rhoden, pictured,who died of suspected cardiac arrest while on holiday in Ibiza

Officers were called to the hotel after he plunged from a first-floor balcony following a suspected drink and drugs binge.

They have claimed they had to restrain him for his own safety after he started ranting at other guests and refused medical treatment.

But Mr Rhoden's father Norman, who travelled to Ibiza in the wake of his son's death, says he is considering legal action over his concern excessive police force played a part in his son's death.

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