A man died in a Taranaki police station after he was arrested late last night. Police said they were called to a family harm incident in Hawera about 11.30pm yesterday and arrested an allegedly drunk man for assault. Police staff make every effort to ensure the safety of those in Police custody." An investigation and policy and procedures review were under way, the incident had been referred to the IPCA and Worksafe had been notified. Support was being offered to the man's family and the police staff involved.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 31, 2019 23:37 UTC