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Indigenous death in custody inquest hears paramedics provided sub-optimal care after arrest Posted 3 updated 2 AprApril 2021 at 11:57am The inquest heard from the deceased man s stepdaughter, Shianne Matheson, and his long-term partner, Regina Matheson, pictured here with his brother, Jason King. ( Share Print text only Cancel A North Queensland inquest has heard an Indigenous man who died in police custody received sub-optimal treatment from paramedics. Key points: Queensland Ambulance Service says an Indigenous man who died in custody wasn t properly assessed by paramedics The inquest heard that an ambulance officer instructed a police constable to perform CPR on the man Twelve people gave evidence at the inquest, the findings of which are expected to be handed down later this year

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