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Man dies after being found 'unresponsive' in Akl police cell

October 10, 2023
The woman was diagnosed with a myriad of mental health conditions over her lifetime.

The woman was diagnosed with a myriad of mental health conditions over her lifetime. (Source: istock.com)

A man died in hospital last night after being found "unresponsive" in his cell while being held at an Auckland custody unit last week.

The incident occurred last Friday at 10.56am, when police found the man "unresponsive in a cell and immediately administered first aid and called an ambulance".

He was rushed to Auckland City Hospital but died last night.

Police have now launched a critical incident investigation, and the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has been made aware.

"The Coroner has also been notified, and a post-mortem examination will be completed."

WorkSafe has also been notified, "as is standard procedure".

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