Man dies in police custody south of Brisbane
By Cloe Read
A man has died in police custody after he was arrested and taken to a watchhouse south of Brisbane, where he suffered a medical episode.
Queensland Police said the Ethical Standards Command was investigating the death, which happened about 7.40pm on Wednesday.
The man was taken to Logan Hospital, where he died a short time later.
Police said they arrested the 21-year-old in Logan on a return-to-prison warrant, and he was taken to the Beenleigh Watchhouse.
He was then taken to Logan Hospital after he suffered a medical episode while at the watchhouse about 7pm, police said in a statement.
The man was declared dead at 7.40pm.
“The incident is under investigation by the Ethical Standards Command on behalf of the state coroner, and is subject to oversight by the Crime and Corruption Commission,” police said.
Police said there would be no further comment on the matter.