Investigation into man's death on King William Road
Channel: SA Police News
Date: 2022-05-28

Detective Inspector Brett Featherby regarding an investigation on King William Road.
  
Police are investigating the sudden death of a man on King William Road, Adelaide last night.  The man’s death has been determined to be a death in police custody.
 
At 9.27 pm on Friday 27 May, Police received numerous calls from members of the public reporting two males fighting on King William Road, Adelaide, adjacent to Parliament House. 
 
Police attended immediately and found both males actively fighting.  The fight had spilled onto the roadway and was blocking northbound traffic.  Both males were restrained and placed under arrest. 
 
During the arrest, one of the men, a 41-year-old, became unresponsive. 
 
Police and paramedics commenced CPR, but sadly the man was pronounced deceased at the scene. 
 
The other male, a 17-year-old, was taken by ambulance to the Royal Adelaide Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the fight.
 
Major Crime and Ethical and Professional Standards detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
 
The investigation is in its early stages and is ongoing.  
 
Any members of the public who witnessed this incident or may have phone or dashcam footage are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au