A post mortem will take place today following the death of a man in the police custody hub in Rotorua on Saturday.
At approximately 3pm police were called to assist ambulance with a man who was believed to be intoxicated in Rotorua CBD.
The 52-year-old man was transported to Rotorua Police station where police custody staff became concerned for his welfare.
A police doctor, who was on site at the time, assessed the man and an ambulance was called.
His condition deteriorated and police staff commenced CPR.