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A PERTH man has died in police custody after twice being taken to hospital for medical check-ups.
Sergeant Greg Lambert said police internal affairs unit would investigate the death of the 33-year-old in the Perth watch-house on Sunday night.
Officers provided first aid before he was taken by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later, Sgt Lambert said.
The man, from Huntingdale in Perth's south, was first admitted to the watch-house soon after midnight on Sunday.
``Upon his initial assessment at the watch-house, it was identified that the man had a pre-existing medical condition that required treatment,'' Sgt Lambert said.
``He was assessed by the nurse on duty and was taken to hospital for a further check-up.
``Later the same day he was again taken to hospital for a check-up of his medical condition.''
A report for the coroner will be prepared by the police.
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