An internal investigation headed by the Criminal Investigations Department is underway following the death of a man whilst in Police custody in Samabula on Monday night.
Police say the victim was brought in on the same day and was heavily intoxicated. He had allegedly assaulted a 27-year-old mechanic along Moala Street in Samabula.
They say officers could not obtain the victim's particulars as he was heavily intoxicated and was kept in custody.
Police add later at night, officers found him motionless and he was rushed to the CWM Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
They say CID officers have been directed to conduct a thorough investigation and an internal affairs inquiry is running concurrently to also look into the conduct of Police officers.
A post mortem will be conducted to ascertain the cause of death as investigations are ongoing.
