Man dies in Sydney after being pepper-sprayed by NSW police during arrest

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Guardian staffJanuary 6, 2026 at 02:43 AM

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A 52-year-old man died in a Sydney hospital on Monday evening after a medical episode during an arrest in Homebush. New South Wales police were called to a residence around 8:30 am following reports of a domestic violence incident. Police deployed pepper spray while attempting to arrest the man, who subsequently suffered a medical episode. Paramedics treated him at the scene before transporting him to the hospital in critical condition. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) has been notified, and a critical incident investigation is underway, subject to independent review. A report will be prepared for the coroner.

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Homebush 60% Law Enforcement Conduct Commission 70% Sydney 80% New South Wales Police ×290%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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85%

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Sydney

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