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Darwin records second Indigenous death in custody within a week

In less than a week, another Indigenous man in his 20s has died in custody in Darwin. The incidents were not related, but the cause of death for both men remains unknown. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesMar 29, 2026, 11:02 PM
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ABC AustraliaMar 29, 2026, 11:02 PM

Darwin records second Indigenous death in custody within a week

In less than a week, another Indigenous man in his 20s has died in custody in Darwin. The incidents were not related, but the cause of death for both men remains unknown.

The GuardianMar 28, 2026, 10:04 PM

Coroner to investigate after Northern Territory records two deaths in custody in a week

A 26-year old man died in a cell in Darwin on Saturday morning, and a 25 year-old man died in a police car on Tuesday Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A 26-year-old man died at Darwin correctional centre on Saturday, Northern Territory police said. It was the territory’s second reported death in custody in just a matter of days. Continue reading...

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