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Police Investigate Death of Man Restrained by Security at Brisbane Venue

The man became unresponsive shortly after being restrained by security staff in Fortitude Valley and was pronounced dead despite CPR efforts.

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Overview

  • A man died early Sunday morning after being restrained by security staff at a venue on the corner of Ann and Morgan Streets in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley.
  • The man was reportedly asked to leave the venue around 12:20 am, resisted, and was physically restrained by security personnel.
  • Shortly after the restraint, the man became unresponsive; emergency responders performed CPR, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Queensland Police have declared the area a crime scene and are conducting a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
  • Authorities are urging anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from the area to contact Crime Stoppers to assist with the investigation.