A 60-year-old man has died in custody after allegedly assaulting his wife in Sydney’s south west, prompting a critical incident investigation by NSW Police.
Emergency services were called to a home on Bligh Avenue, Lurnea, about 4.05pm on Friday, where they found a 58-year-old woman with serious head injuries.
Police allege that Renuka Chand’s husband Simon Chand assaulted her with a weapon before fleeing the scene.
A neighbour told 9News that Renuka had fled to their home for help after being attacked. She was later taken to Liverpool Hospital in a serious condition where she is recovering from her injuries.
It is further reported that about an hour later, police and paramedics located Simon at a home on Spica Street, Sadleir, after his brother-in-law raised the alarm.
Simon was arrested while being treated for a suspected drug overdose.
NSW Police Acting Assistant Commissioner Trent King told media that the man was briefly handcuffed but the restraints were removed at the request of ambulance staff as his health deteriorated.
Simon was taken to Westmead Hospital, where he was declared dead shortly after arrival.
NSW Police have declared a critical incident, with detectives from Auburn Police Area Command investigating under the oversight of the Professional Standards Command and the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
A weapon was recovered at the scene, police confirmed to media and now a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
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