Investigation launched after man dies while in police custody at Traralgon home

Police say the man had been acting erratically in front of his home, and died a short time after being taken into custody.

A man has died after being arrested at his home in Victoria’s south-east, with police now probing the incident.

Police were called to Moore St in Traralgon shortly before 1am on Sunday, following reports of a man acting erratically.

The 41-year-old man was arrested out the front of his home and put into police custody.

He became unresponsive a short time later. Attempts to revive the man were unsuccessful and he died at the scene.

Police are investigating after a man died after being arrested in Victoria’s south east. Picture: Google Maps

Neighbour Gino Tripodi told the ABC he was trying to get home when the incident unfolded.

“Not knowing what exactly happened in the street, it just unfolded as I was talking to police at the end of the street,” he said.

“I feel for the guy and his family, condolences to them.”

He claimed the man was known for his erratic behaviour, and praised emergency crews for their efforts to help him.

An investigation has been launched into the man’s death, with the exact circumstances yet to be determined.

“Detectives from the Homicide Squad will investigate the incident with oversight from Professional Standards Command, as per standard practice where someone dies after being taken into police custody,” police said.