AN investigation is being conducted into the death of a New Norfolk man while being held on remand Hobart. In a statement, Tasmania Police said the man had been in the Hobart Reception Centre (formerly known as the Hobart Remand Centre) since Saturday afternoon.
“Hobart Reception Centre staff reported the matter to police about 11am this morning, after the man was found unresponsive in his cell. Unfortunately, attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful,” police said in a statement this afternoon.
The man, 23, had been arrested in New Norfolk at 4pm yesterday in relation to an incident at Claremont on Friday. He was arrested without incident and taken to the Hobart Reception Centre.
“A Professional Standards investigation is now under way into the circumstances of the death, a report will be prepared for the Coroner and the Integrity Commission will be notified. This is a tragic incident and our thoughts go out to the deceased man’s family and loved ones, at this difficult time,” assistant commissioner Doug Oosterloo said.
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