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Police are investigating the death of a man who was found unresponsive whilst in police custody in Auckland.
Relieving Auckland City District Commander acting superintendent Sunny Patel said the man was found unresponsive in the Auckland Custody Unit on Friday morning.
"At around 10.56am on 6 October, police found the man unresponsive in a cell and immediately administered first aid and called an ambulance."
He was taken to Auckland City Hospital but died on 9 October.
Patel said police had launched a "critical incident investigation" and the Independent Police Conduct Authority had been notified.
The coroner has also been notified and a post-mortem examination will be completed.
Police have also notified WorkSafe.