Guardian Australia · Deaths in custody

‘Profoundly distressing’: record number of deaths in custody and police operations in NSW

01 May 2026 · 16:15 UTC+11:00 · By Jordyn Beazley

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There were 66 deaths in custody and police operations in 2025 – 18 more than the previous year

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