Update, 2.50pm: A spokesman from Victoria Police Media said the man who died in Police custody in Horsham was Aboriginal.
Earlier: Police are investigating after a man died in police custody in Horsham.
Police were called to Harriet Street after reports a 30-year-old man was breaching a court order on March 26.
The man was arrested at the scene without incident and taken to to Horsham Police Station that afternoon where his condition deteriorated.
The man was transported to hospital by ambulance where he later died on March 29.
The Homicide Squad will investigate the death, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, as is standard protocol when someone dies in police custody.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Matt Currill
Matt covers the Ballarat Football Netball League and cricket. Get in touch at matt.currill@thecourier.com.au
Matt covers the Ballarat Football Netball League and cricket. Get in touch at matt.currill@thecourier.com.au
Eliza Berlage
Eliza Berlage made the move to Horsham to report for the Wimmera Mail-Times in October 2019. Originally from Sydney, she has a sociology background and spent two years working in the press gallery in Canberra.
Eliza Berlage made the move to Horsham to report for the Wimmera Mail-Times in October 2019. Originally from Sydney, she has a sociology background and spent two years working in the press gallery in Canberra.
