Coroner to examine whether police told prison staff about Aboriginal woman’s acute mental health conditions, despite previous arrest under mental health act Warning: This article contains reference to an Indigenous Australian who has died Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Tammy Shipley was recorded on CCTV drinking at least 67 cups of water in 12 hours before she died in custody of water intoxication, a coronial inquest has heard. The 47-year-old mother of fivedied while being held on remand at Silverwater women’s correctional centre in New South Wales on 20 December 2022, after being arrested on minor shoplifting charges. Indigenous Australians can call 13YARN on 13 92 76 for information and crisis support; or call Lifeline on 13 11 14, Mensline on 1300 789 978 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 Continue reading...
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Tammy Shipley drank 67 glasses of water before her death in custody from water intoxication, inquest hears
Tammy Shipley, a 47-year-old Aboriginal woman, died in custody at Silverwater women's correctional centre in New South Wales on December 20, 2022, from water intoxication. A coronial inquest revealed that Shipley drank at least 67 cups of water in the 12 hours before her death.
Sarah Collard Indigenous affairs correspondentThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-02-23 · 07:12 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Tammy Shipley, a 47-year-old Aboriginal woman, died in custody at Silverwater women's correctional centre in New South Wales on December 20, 2022, from water intoxication. A coronial inquest revealed that Shipley drank at least 67 cups of water in the 12 hours before her death. She was being held on remand after being arrested for minor shoplifting charges. The inquest will examine whether police informed prison staff about Shipley's acute mental health conditions, especially considering a prior arrest under the mental health act. The coroner is investigating the circumstances surrounding her death and the communication between authorities.
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The coroner will examine whether police told prison staff about Shipley's acute mental health conditions.
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