Police tactics, including a taser and prolonged restraint, contributed to the death of Indigenous man Michael Peachey.

A coronial inquest found that Michael Peachey, a 27-year-old Indigenous Australian, died from cardiac arrest after police used a taser, pepper spray, and held him in a prone restraint position. Deputy State Coroner Elizabeth Ryan criticized the restraint's duration and lack of monitoring. The inquest recommended improvements in how police and ambulance services handle individuals with mental health issues.

November 28, 2024
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