Man dies following ‘scuffle’ and arrest in Melbourne’s north

Man dies following ‘scuffle’ and arrest in Melbourne’s north
Police mentioned he was arrested after an altercation with residents in Craigiburn, following his try and break right into a automotive.

He was arrested and handled by paramedics however turned unresponsive and died on the scene, police mentioned.

Victorian police are investigating the death of a man in Craigieburn, in Melbourne's north, after he was arrested over an alleged altercation with residents on Hothlyn Drive.
Victorian police are investigating the loss of life of a person in Craigieburn, in Melbourne’s north, after he was arrested over an alleged altercation with residents on Hothlyn Drive. (9News)

Witnesses mentioned residents confronted the person once they noticed him attempting to interrupt right into a automotive on Hothlyn Drive about 2.30pm on Wednesday, at which level “a scuffle ensued”.

Emergency providers arrived a short while later.

Officers remained on the scene into the night time, with a big part of the street nonetheless closed off as investigations continued.

Victorian police are investigating the death of a man in Craigieburn, in Melbourne's north, after he was arrested over an alleged altercation with residents on Hothlyn Drive.
Victorian police are investigating the loss of life of a person in Craigieburn, in Melbourne’s north, after he was arrested over an alleged altercation with residents on Hothlyn Drive. (9News)

Two males have been taken into custody and have been helping police with their enquiries.

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Source: www.9news.com.au