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Investigation Underway Into Custody Unit Incident
Police investigations are underway into the death of a man following an incident at the Auckland Custody Unit.
At around 10.56am on 6 October, Police found the man unresponsive in a cell and immediately administered first aid and called an ambulance.
He was transported to Auckland City Hospital but died last night, 9 October.
A critical incident investigation is now underway, and the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has been notified.
The Coroner has also been notified and a post-mortem examination will be completed.
As standard procedure, Police have also notified WorkSafe.
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