NZ police accept IPCA findings into self-harm incident at Auckland Custody Unit

As stated by Superintendent Karyn Malthus, Auckland City District Commander:

Police accept a report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) in relation to an incident involving a self-harm attempt at the Auckland Custody Unit in 2017.

On the morning of December 24th 2017, Police arrested a man for trespass and he was taken to the Auckland Custodial Unit and placed in a cell.

Later that morning while the man was in his cell, he attempted to harm himself.

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