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An Aboriginal man has died in WA's Casuarina prison

Officials said the man, aged 46, was found unresponsive in his cell on Tuesday night.

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A statement from the Department of Justice said medical staff and Prison Officers provided first aid before St John Ambulance paramedics arrived. Credit: AAP Image/Aaron Bunch

An Aboriginal man has died in custody at Casuarina prison in Western Australia.

In a statement released on Wednesday night, officials said the 46-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell overnight.
Officials said prison officers and medical staff provided first aid to the man before St John Ambulance paramedics arrived.

The man was declared deceased at the scene.

The state's Department of Justice Corrective Services said preliminary reports indicate there were no suspicious circumstances.

WA Police are investigating and as is mandatory for all deaths in custody a report will be prepared for the State Coroner.

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Published 24 October 2024 8:34am
Updated 24 October 2024 10:04am
Source: NITV


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