Overview

• Paramedics attended a Pitt Street unit block just before 2am on July 15 after police were called to assist with a welfare check on an unidentified man
• The man fell unconscious following sedation and was later pronounced dead at Royal Prince Albert Hospital despite resuscitation efforts
• NSW Police confirmed four officers were on scene, no weapons were involved, and only handcuffs were used before paramedics administered sedation
• Assistant Commissioner Peter McKenna said the case has been designated a critical incident and will undergo a comprehensive investigation
• Oversight bodies including the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission and Professional Standards Command are set to review emergency response and sedation guidelines