A man was found dead in the Gelvandale police station holding cells on Tuesday - a few hours after his arrest.
The body of the man was discovered at about 11.30am during a routine inspection.
According to officials, the 30-year-old man, who is not being named until the next-of-kin have been informed, was alone in the cell at the time.
Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu said the man was arrested at Livingstone Hospital at about 9am for stealing a cellphone.
“He was arrested and detained after the cellphone was found in his possession,” an official said.
Police sources said the man used his shirt to make a noose and he then hanged himself.
Naidu said that the matter was being investigated by Independent Police Investigative Directorate.
An inquest is also being investigated.
Prisoner found dead in PE holding cell
A man was found dead in the Gelvandale police station holding cells on Tuesday - a few hours after his arrest.
The body of the man was discovered at about 11.30am during a routine inspection.
According to officials, the 30-year-old man, who is not being named until the next-of-kin have been informed, was alone in the cell at the time.
Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu said the man was arrested at Livingstone Hospital at about 9am for stealing a cellphone.
“He was arrested and detained after the cellphone was found in his possession,” an official said.
Police sources said the man used his shirt to make a noose and he then hanged himself.
Naidu said that the matter was being investigated by Independent Police Investigative Directorate.
An inquest is also being investigated.
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