Kyla
04-11-2004, 08:17 PM
Man in critical condition after struggle with police
A man is in a critical condition after a struggle with police in Cairns last night.
It is alleged the 20-year-old man acted violently towards police when they approached him following reports of a disturbance at Kewarra beach.
Police had to use capsicum spray when the man tried to grab one of the officer's firearms.
A short time later he was rushed to Cairns Base Hospital after he collapsed and stopped breathing.
Senior Police and the Queensland Police Service Ethical Standards Command will conduct a full investigation into the matter.
A man is in a critical condition after a struggle with police in Cairns last night.
It is alleged the 20-year-old man acted violently towards police when they approached him following reports of a disturbance at Kewarra beach.
Police had to use capsicum spray when the man tried to grab one of the officer's firearms.
A short time later he was rushed to Cairns Base Hospital after he collapsed and stopped breathing.
Senior Police and the Queensland Police Service Ethical Standards Command will conduct a full investigation into the matter.