Family want answers over woman's death in custody

Posted by Unknown on Monday, 29 September 2014

The family of a West Australian woman who died in police custody say they feel "broken up" and are desperate for answers about her death.


Julieka Dhu, 22, died on August 4 after being held in custody at the South Hedland Police Station and complaining of feeling unwell.


It is understood she was in custody because she owed approximately $1,000 in unpaid fines.


Ms Dhu's family has revealed to the ABC they were never informed she was unwell, despite phoning the police station to check on her.




more: Family want answers over woman's death in custody

The family of a West Australian woman who died in police custody say they feel "broken up" and are desperate for answers about her death.


Julieka Dhu, 22, died on August 4 after being held in custody at the South Hedland Police Station and complaining of feeling unwell.


It is understood she was in custody because she owed approximately $1,000 in unpaid fines.


Ms Dhu's family has revealed to the ABC they were never informed she was unwell, despite phoning the police station to check on her.


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