Tragedy at Melbourne Train Station: Passenger, 63, Dies in Police Custody After Being Found ‘Drug-Affected’
- A 63-year-old man has died in police custody at Merri railway station in Northcote after being arrested for erratic behaviour
- He was found ‘drug-affected’ on a Mernda line train and was taken into custody by Protective Service Officers
- The man stopped breathing shortly after being handcuffed and couldn’t be revived by police officers attempting CPR
A devastating incident has unfolded at a Melbourne train station, leaving a 63-year-old man dead after he was taken into police custody. The tragedy occurred at Merri railway station in Northcote on Friday evening, when the man, who appeared to be drug-affected, was arrested by Protective Service Officers.
The drama began when another commuter flagged down police on the Mernda line, reporting the man’s erratic behaviour. When the train stopped at Merri railway station, the officers escorted the man off the train and onto the platform, where he continued to behave erratically.
In a desperate bid to calm him down, police called an ambulance, but the situation took a dire turn when they were forced to handcuff the man due to his increasing erratic behaviour. Tragically, the man stopped breathing shortly after, and despite police officers attempting CPR, he could not be revived.
The homicide squad, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, has launched an investigation into the incident. The exact circumstances surrounding the man’s death are still unclear, but a full inquiry is underway to determine what went wrong.
This shocking incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by police officers and the community when dealing with individuals under the influence of drugs. As the investigation unfolds, the community is left to mourn the loss of a life, with many questions still unanswered.