Coroner says Victorian man's death after choking in police van a 'preventable tragedy'

Death in police van a 'preventable tragedy': coroner

A heartbroken mother has cried as a coroner found her son's death in a police van was a "preventable tragedy" and recommended sweeping changes to police policy.

Darren Culleton’s death in custody a ‘preventable tragedy’, Victorian coroner finds

Lack of police training, an absence of policy and communication issues contributed to death of man at risk of self-harm, coroner saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA heartbroken mother has cried as a coroner found her son’s death in a police van was a “preventable tragedy” and recommended sweeping changes to police policy.When Darren Culleton’s mental…

Coroner says Victorian man's death after choking in police van a 'preventable tragedy'

Coroner David Ryan says police had "clearly not followed" custody management procedures on February 5, 2021, when they kept Darren Ricky Culleton, 31, inside a divisional van for 48 minutes.

Death in police van a 'preventable tragedy': coroner

A heartbroken mother has cried as a coroner found her son's death in a police van was a "preventable tragedy" and recommended sweeping changes to police policy.