A Perth man has died in police custody after twice being taken to hospital for medical check-ups.
Sergeant Greg Lambert said the force's internal affairs unit would investigate the death of the 33-year-old in the Perth watch-house on Sunday night.
Officers provided first aid before he was taken by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later, Sgt Lambert said.
The man, from Huntingdale in Perth's south, was first admitted to the watch-house soon after midnight (WST) on Sunday.
"Upon his initial assessment at the watch-house, it was identified that the man had a pre-existing medical condition that required treatment," Sgt Lambert said.
"He was assessed by the nurse on duty and was taken to hospital for a further check-up.
"Later the same day he was again taken to hospital for a check-up of his medical condition."
A report for the coroner will be prepared by the police.
source: http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/6933955/perth-man-dies-in-...
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A Perth man has died in police custody after twice being taken to hospital for medical check-ups.
Sergeant Greg Lambert said the force's internal affairs unit would investigate the death of the 33-year-old in the Perth watch-house on Sunday night.
Officers provided first aid before he was taken by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later, Sgt Lambert said.
The man, from Huntingdale in Perth's south, was first admitted to the watch-house soon after midnight (WST) on Sunday.
"Upon his initial assessment at the watch-house, it was identified that the man had a pre-existing medical condition that required treatment," Sgt Lambert said.
"He was assessed by the nurse on duty and was taken to hospital for a further check-up.
"Later the same day he was again taken to hospital for a check-up of his medical condition."
A report for the coroner will be prepared by the police.
source: http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/perth-man-dies-in-police-c...
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