Investigation concludes following conclusion of inquest into the death of a man

Key findings

• Officers acted in line with procedures during the incident.
• The man died as a result of acute upper airways obstruction caused by a package.
• No evidence suggested the police caused or contributed to the man's death.
• Officers made significant efforts to save the man once he became unwell.
• Medical assistance was provided promptly by the officers.
• Witness statements were obtained from police officers.
• Dashboard camera footage was analyzed during the investigation.
• Evidence was shared with the Coroner for the inquest.

Outcome

The investigation concluded that there was no case to answer against the officers involved. The findings were reported to the Coroner to assist with the inquest.