Death in custody at Gisborne

Police are making enquiries on behalf of the Coroner following a death in custody at Gisborne Police Station overnight.

A person was found deceased in a cell by police staff this morning.

The cause of death will be a matter for the Coroner to determine, and the IPCA have been notified.

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