A woman has died in police custody after being found unresponsive in a Christchurch cell this morning.
Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill said the woman was found unresponsive around 6.50am.
鈥淧olice immediately notified St John, officers also provided medical assistance,鈥 Hill said.
鈥淪adly, attempts to revive the woman were unsuccessful.鈥
Police said it was making inquiries into the circumstances of the death, which will be referred to the Coroner and the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA).
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