21-year-old man dies in police custody after ‘medical episode’ in watchhouse
A man has died in police custody after suffering a medical episode at a southeast Queensland watchhouse.
Aug 17, 2023, updated Aug 17, 2023
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The 21-year-old was arrested in Logan on a return-to-prison warrant and was taken to the Beenleigh Watchhouse on Wednesday afternoon.
He was rushed to the Logan Hospital after suffering a medical episode about 7pm, but died a short time later.
The incident is under investigation by the Ethical Standards Command, with a report to be prepared for the coroner.
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