Aboriginal man died after being handcuffed in Adelaide CBD, police say
A 23-year-old Aboriginal man died after being handcuffed during an arrest in Adelaide's CBD on July 24, 2026. Police said the man became unresponsive shortly after a brief physical struggle and could not be revived despite CPR. Multiple investigations, including a coroner's report and a Police Commissioner's Inquiry, are now underway.
- ▪Police responded to reports of an armed individual fighting on West Terrace and located the man holding a piece of wood or stick, which he later dropped.
- ▪During the arrest the man resisted, threatened to stab officers, and was handcuffed before becoming unresponsive, prompting officers to administer CPR.
- ▪The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and his family in the APY Lands have been notified of the death.
- ▪South Australian Police have launched three investigations: a Major Crime Investigation report for the coroner, a Police Commissioner's Inquiry, and an Ethical and Professional Standards Branch review.
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Investigations underway into death of Aboriginal man in custody in Adelaide CBDEBy Eva BlandisTopic:PolicePosted Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 3:34pmFri 24 Jul 2026 at 3:34pmFri 24 Jul 2026 at 3:34pmSA Police said the man died after they were called to an incident on West Terrace. (ABC News: Kathryn Bermingham)In short:SA Police is investigating the death of a 23-year-old Aboriginal man who became unresponsive during an arrest in the Adelaide CBD yesterday.Police say they were called to the scene responding to multiple reports of an "armed" man fighting with another man.What's next?Police are preparing a report for the coroner, while a Police Commissioner's Inquiry and an investigation by the Ethical and Professional Standards Branch are…
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