A man who died in police custody yesterday couldn't be checked by a doctor because of his aggressive behaviour, police revealed today.
The 20-year-old was taken to the Manukau Police station in the early hours of Sunday morning and was pronounced dead about 6.10am.
A post-mortem examination was undertaken yesterday afternoon but the cause of death was not yet known and would be be a matter for the coroner, Counties Manukau police district commander Superintendent John Tims said today.
"Police were called to an address and found family trying to restrain [the man] who was aggressive, violent and intoxicated. The person was taken back to the police station where he remained violent and aggressive towards police staff,'' Mr Tims said at a press conference at the station.
The man was arrested for a breach of the peace about 1am.