Lack of police training, an absence of policy and communication issues contributed to death of man at risk of self-harm, coroner says
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A heartbroken mother has cried as a coroner found her son’s death in a police van was a “preventable tragedy” and recommended sweeping changes to police policy.
When Darren Culleton’s mental health began deteriorating, his family trusted he would be safe in police custody.
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